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Poland coach branded ‘deserter’ for ditching team ahead of Russia showdown
Poland national team manager Paulo Sousa has been dubbed a 'deserter' by a furious local press after his intentions to leave the post became clear, as the Poles prepare to face Russia in a World Cup playoff in March.
Dec 27, 2021 16:50
‘Last Christmas’ meets ‘Squid Game’: Russian football team releases brilliant festive track (VIDEO)
Russian Premier League team Rubin Kazan have released their latest festive singalong, featuring manager Leonid Slutsky and players including South Korean star Hwang In-Beom crooning to ‘Last Christmas’.
Dec 24, 2021 18:08
Chelsea women seal ‘massive’ deal for Russian international defender
Roman Abramovich will be joined by a fellow Russian at Chelsea next month after the the Blues' female side announced the signing of highly-rated international full-back Alsu Abdullina from Lokomotiv Moscow.
Dec 22, 2021 15:28
Russian stunner confirms split from bad-boy footballer she stuck by during jail time
The partner of Russian footballer Aleksandr Kokorin has confirmed the pair have split up, after the former singer had stuck by the star when he was jailed in 2019 for assault on a government official.
Dec 21, 2021 13:36
Russian politician wants nation’s football flops punished
A Russian State Duma deputy has proposed fines for footballers whose performance isn’t up to scratch for the national team. According to the official, it will provide extra stimulus for stars to play “with full dedication”.
Dec 20, 2021 14:31
‘A fan is not a criminal’: Why thousands of Russians are walking out of football stadiums
Russian football has been hit by a wave of fan protests following the mass detention of supporters at a match in Moscow. At the heart of the issue is a controversial plan for a fan identification system.
Dec 5, 2021 11:44
Russian champions Zenit melt hearts with viral dog gesture (VIDEO)
Russian football giants Zenit St. Petersburg have won praise for a kind-hearted gesture after players took to the pitch while carrying dogs from local animal shelters.
Dec 4, 2021 11:57
No Ronaldo at the World Cup? Portugal handed horror play-off draw with Italy
One of Italy or Portugal will not qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after the two titans were drawn in the same section of the European play-offs for the tournament.
Nov 26, 2021 16:26
2022 World Cup play-off draw: all the details
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Russia are one of 12 teams in the World Cup play-off draw on Friday. Here's how they could reach the finals in Qatar in 2022.
Nov 24, 2021 03:11
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