Category: Russian Football

Andrey Arshavin to hang up his boots?

Posted by Tom Jacobs - April 9, 2013 - Breaking News, Domestic News, European Football, Football, Russian Football, Transfer News, World Football arshavin

It has been reported today that, the once £15m marquee signing for Arsenal  Andrey Arshavin could call it a day when his contract expires in the Summer of 2013. Arshavin, who has made around 145 appearances for the Gunners has apparently become “disillusioned with the game of football” and a combination of both, falling out [...]

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Russia: Matchday 23 – CSKA Continue March Towards Title

Posted by Football Russia Live - April 9, 2013 - European Football, Russian Football Dzagoev

  CSKA Moscow continued their charge for the title with a solid 2-0 win over strugglers, Volga. It was the fifth sucessive victory for the division’s top side who are still 8 points with 7 games still to play. CSKA took the lead on the half hour mark via Alan Dzagoev after he tapped home [...]

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Russia: Anzhi Slip Up Again as CSKA Extend Lead to 8 Points

Posted by Football Russia Live - April 2, 2013 - European Football, Russian Football Krasnodar - Anzhi

Anzhi were consigned to a debilitating 4-0 defeat at the hands of Krasnodar. The defeat means they slip to 3rd place and even further behind leaders CSKA meaning any remaining title hopes for Hiddink’s side may have been dashed. Wanderson got a hat trick for the home side, his first coming in the 33rd minute [...]

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Matchday 21: Anzhi Continue to Stutter as CSKA Pull Clear

Posted by Football Russia Live - March 18, 2013 - European Football, Russian Football Kornilenko

Anzhi continued their faltering form with a draw against relegation threatened Krylya Sovetov. It was the first match at the refurbished Anzhi Arena but the game failed to live up to the expectation of the 26,200 strong crowd. The away side were down to 10 men after Aleksandre Amisulashvili was given his second yellow card [...]

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Anzhi and Zenit Falter as CSKA Extend Their Lead at the Top

Posted by Football Russia Live - March 11, 2013 - Breaking News, European Football, Russian Football Ahmed+Musa+PFC+CSKA+Moskva+v+PFC+Krylya+Sovetov+LGf4SAU8Lsql

CSKA extended their lead at the top of the table after a 2-0 win over strugglers Krylya Sovetov. Their lead is now 5 points after second place Anzhi were beaten by bottom of the table Mordovia 2-0. Third placed Zenit were also beaten 1-0 by Rubin in Grozny. CSKA took the lead after Pontus Wernbloom [...]

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QPR agree fee for Christopher Samba

Posted by James Coulson - January 30, 2013 - Breaking News, Domestic News, European Football, Premier League, Russian Football, Transfer News Christopher-Samba-007

Queens Park Rangers have this afternoon agreed a fee for giant defender Christopher Samba with Anzhi Makhachkala. The 28-year old has left their Winter training camp, to board a flight to London to undergo a medical and agree personal terms with the club. It is believed the Hoops met his release clause which is set [...]

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QPR turn to Crouch and Samba

Posted by James Coulson - January 29, 2013 - Breaking News, Domestic News, European Football, La Liga, Premier League, Russian Football, Transfer News samba

Queens Park Rangers are to turn their attentions to Stoke City striker Peter Crouch and Anzhi defender Christopher Samba. In a press conference this morning, Manager Harry Redknapp confirmed his interest in both players, as well as stating a move for Chunnam Dragons left-back Yun Suk-Young is close to completion with a work permit hearing [...]

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CSKA to sign Matias Suarez from Anderlecht

Posted by James Coulson - January 29, 2013 - Breaking News, European Football, Russian Football, Transfer News matias-suarez-anderlecht-wint-de-gouden-schoen-id2465839-1000x800-n

CSKA Moscow are close to completing the signing of Anderlecht forward Matias Suarez. The Argentine has agreed personal terms with the Russian side, and is set to undergo a medical today before completing his move from Belgium. In the summer, Suarez has agreed a deal with CSKA for his permanent transfer, only for it all [...]

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Rubin Kazan sign Yann M’Vila

Posted by James Coulson - January 23, 2013 - Breaking News, Domestic News, European Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Russian Football, Transfer News Arsenal-eyeing-Stade-Rennais-star-Yann-MVila-211616

Russian side Rubin Kazan have this evening completed the signing of defensive midfielder Yann M’Vila from Ligue 1 side Rennes. The French International has penned a four and a half year contract with Rubin and moves for a fee of around £10 million. His new contract is set to earn him around £3.75 million a [...]

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Yann M’Vila to join Rubin Kazan?

Posted by James Coulson - January 22, 2013 - Breaking News, Domestic News, European Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Russian Football, Transfer News Yann-M-Vila-France-vs-Ukraine_2782598

Rennes midfielder Yann M’Vila looks set to leave the club after they finally accepted a bid for the player. Russian giants Rubin Kazan have had an offer of £9.6 million accepted for the French International, with the possibility of moving to the club being currently weighed up by the player. M’Vila ideally wants to move [...]

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