Russia have lost a second defender ahead of Euro 2012 after Lokomotiv Moscow full-back Roman Shishkin was sent home from training because of a stomach complaint. The Russia coach, Dick Advocaat, said: "He was losing weight and the prognosis was not good."
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Krasic puts Spurs on alert by seeking Juventus exit
Thursday 22 March 2012
The Serbia winger Milos Krasic has stated his desire to leave Juventus this summer in a move that is likely to attract interest among different clubs in Europe.
Real Madrid happy to face Barcelona in Champions League
Thursday 15 March 2012
Real Madrid's players insist the club will be as happy to meet Barcelona as any other side in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Ronaldo: Mourinho to 'continue' at Real Madrid
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Jose Mourinho will stay on as coach of Real Madrid next season, according to Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward said so yesterday, amid reports that Mourinho, the self-styled "Special One", was poised to return to Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho will stay at Real Madrid says Cristiano Ronaldo
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Jose Mourinho will stay on as coach of Real Madrid next season, his Portuguese compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo said today, amid reports that the self-styled 'Special One' was poised to return to London to manage Chelsea.
Putin election rally: All the president's men?
Friday 24 February 2012
As thousands gather in Moscow, Shaun Walker asks how many were bussed in by the man himself
Talent Scout: Ahmed Musa, CSKA Moscow
Saturday 14 January 2012
From Rashidi Yekini to Finidi George, Jay-Jay Okocha to Nwankwo Kanu, Nigeria has always been able to call upon a production line of exciting talent. Yet as the 2012 African Cup of Nations gets underway next week, the Super Eagles' omission from the continent's football showpiece represents a product of the disorganisation that threatens to ruin a whole generation of Nigerian players.
Talent Scout: Seydou Doumbia, CSKA Moscow
Saturday 31 December 2011
As the final preparations are made ahead of the forthcoming African Cup of Nations finals, few coaches are feeling the pressure like Ivory Coast boss François Zahoui, who knows he must deliver success to one of the continents perennial underachievers.
Kenny Dalglish unaware of any Joe Cole transfer talks
Thursday 24 November 2011
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is yet to hear from Lille about any potential deal to make Joe Cole's loan spell permanent.
Lokomotiv Moscow fire coach Krasnozhan
Tuesday 07 June 2011
Lokomotiv Moscow have fired coach Yuri Krasnozhan despite the railway side being among the Russian Premier League title contenders.
Frustrated Yury Zhirkov may quit Chelsea
Thursday 24 February 2011
Yury Zhirkov will look to leave Chelsea if he fails to force his way into the first team before the end of the season.
The story of Marseilles' tainted 1993 Cup triumph
Wednesday 23 February 2011
Allegations of foul play stained French side's European Cup win as Rangers were cruelly denied
Europa League round-up: Necid double fires CSKA into the last 16
Friday 05 November 2010
CSKA Moscow booked their place in the last 32 of the Europa League with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Palermo in Group F. Former Middlesbrough striker Massimo Maccarone gave the Serie A side the lead in Moscow but the first-half dismissal of Antonio Nocerino undermined Palermo.
Talent in the world's greatest shop window
Saturday 05 June 2010
As agents from Liverpool to Los Angeles look for new acquisitions, Tim Rich dips into the secretive world of scouting
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