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No blacks or gays at Zenit, says fan club

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 10:54

Zenit St. Petersburg`s top fan club has published a controversial manifesto that attempts to justify a policy against signing black or gay players. The football team has distanced itself from the xenophobic comments.

Zenit-Anzhi play 1-1 draw in empty St. Petersburg stadium

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 13:34

Defending Russian Premier League champions Zenit St. Petersburg played out a 1-1 draw at home with Dagestani football club Anzhi Makhachkala.

Zenit`s Denisov goes on strike over pay

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 11:23

Russia`s football captain Igor Denisov refused to play for his club side Zenit St. Petersburg because he had not been given a pay rise.

Chelsea target Hulk signs for Russian side Zenit in ‘incredible’ £39.5m move

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 15:27

Brazilian striker Hulk, who was linked with a move to European champions Chelsea throughout the summer window, has signed a contract with Russian giants Zenit St Petersburg from FC Porto in a deal worth whopping 39.5 million pounds.

Zenit St Petersburg sign Hulk and Witsel: Reports

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 08:46

Zenit St Petersburg have signed Hulk from Porto and Axel Witsel from Benfica, both on five-year deals, for a reported fee €80 million, according to the Russian club`s website.

Hulk`s Zenit move not certain

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 10:54

Brazil striker Hulk`s spokesperson denied reports that Portuguese football club Porto has agreed to sell Hulk to Russia`s Zenit St. Petersburg for 50 million euros.

Racist Zenit graffiti prompts UEFA warning

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 18:48

A huge piece of racist graffiti that appeared bearing the name of Zenit St. Petersburg has damaged the Russian club`s image.

Zenit take Russia Premier League title

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 14:04

The final round of Russia Premier League concluded as Zenit St. Petersburg clinched the title and Spartak Moscow came in second.

Arsenal forward Arshavin rejoins Zenit on loan

Last Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 09:36

Russia captain Andrei Arshavin has rejoined Zenit St Petersburg from Arsenal on loan until the end of the season, the 30-year-old forward said on Friday.

APOEL looks to make history in Champions League

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 17:20

APOEL is unbeaten in four matches and leads Group G with eight points, one ahead of Zenit.

Russia races to rescue Mars probe from Earth orbit

Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 08:52

A Russian spacecraft on its way to Mars with 12 tons of toxic fuel is stuck circling the wrong planet: ours. And it could come crashing back to Earth in a couple of weeks if engineers can`t coax it back on track.

Zenit overpower 10-man Porto 3-1

Last Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 09:53

Roman Shirokov scored twice to lead Zenit St Petersburg to a 3-1 victory over 10-man Porto in their Champions League Group G match.