Ivanov to replace Rosetti as Russian referees`s chief

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 21:18

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has hired former FIFA official Valentin Ivanov to replace Italian Roberto Rosetti as head of the domestic referees` department, the RFU president said on Monday.

Bad boy Shirokov wins second successive Russian award

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 18:10

Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Roman Shirokov was named Russia`s Footballer of the Year for a second successive time on Thursday.

Russia want Capello to stay for 2018 World Cup

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 20:09

Russian Football Union (RFU) chief Nikolai Tolstykh wants Fabio Capello to remain as national team coach for the 2018 World Cup on Russian soil.

Capello not to cancel contract as Russia coach

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 16:22

Russia`s national football team coach Fabio Capello is not going to cancel his contract as some media have suggested, the Russian Football Union (RFS) said.

Paulinho eyes Brazil return for Bolivia friendly

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 14:33

Corinthians midfielder Paulinho says he is hopeful of regaining his place in Brazil`s national football team for its friendly against Bolivia on April 6.

Russian club Anzhi makes Rooney its primary transfer target

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 15:59

Super-rich Russian football club Anzhi Makhachkala has made Wayne Rooney their primary target and plan to stun the Premier League by making a mega bid for the striker.

Spartak keeper Dikan out for a month

Last Updated: Monday, October 1, 2012, 12:58

Russian football club Spartak Moscow`s goalkeeper Andriy Dikan will be out of action for at least a month after suffering a shoulder injury.

Fabio Capello blasts sluggish Russia

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 12:52

Russia failed to live up to coach Fabio Capello`s hopes for a high-tempo flowing game when they beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier.

Non-playing Arshavin out of Russia plans

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 12:43

Arsenal`s Andrei Arshavin will stay out of the Russia team he used to captain unless he starts playing regular club football, Russia coach Fabio Capello said.