Papiss Cissé has scored three late winners but may not start against Benfica

The striker has now agreed to wear the logo of the money-lending company

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Rafael Benitez takes a Chelsea training session

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Former Blackburn defender Chris Samba returns to England hoping Anzhi Makhachkala can continue run of form against Liverpool

Christopher Samba makes a return to England tonight with the former Blackburn Rovers defender lining up with new club Anzhi Makhachkala at Anfield to play Liverpool in the Europa League.

<b>Nemanja Vidic</b><br/>
Vidic missed the final five months of last season after snapping his cruciate ligament in the Champions League defeat to Basle, and missed Sunday's clash with Liverpool with tightness in his knee. He underwent surgery today and will miss the next eight weeks with the injury.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic linked with Anzhi Makhachkala

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has emerged as a target for Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala.

Dynamo keeper Roman Berezovski tangles with Jonathan Russell

Five-star Dynamo dump Tangerines out of Europe

Dynamo Moscow 5 Dundee United 0 (Dynamo win 7-2 on aggregate)

New Russia manager Fabio Capello looking forward to 'splendid adventure'

Fabio Capello admits he cannot wait to get started in his new role as Russia's head coach.

Capello keen on move east

Fabio Capello has not been contacted about becoming the new coach of Russia but would consider any proposal, according to his agent.

Martin Skrtel insists he's committed to Liverpool despite speculation

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has brushed aside speculation about his future and insists he is looking forward to the new season at Anfield.

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<b>Racism</b><br/>
Euro 2012 hasn't all been good though, with several fans trying their best to mar the event and some players not setting the best example. After Mario Balotelli reported that he saw a steward picking up a banana from the corner of the pitch and heard monkey chants from the fans in Italy's 1-1 draw with Croatia, the Croatian Football Federation were fined £65,000. Other national football associations have been punished for the behaviour of their fans, and there were ugly scenes before Poland's match against Russia.

Uefa take action against Spain and Russia over racist chanting

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against both the Spanish football federation and the Russian football union for the "improper conduct" of their supporters during Euro 2012 group matches.

Alan Dzagoev’s CSKA Moscow contract ends in January

James Lawton: From horror of Beslan to the joy of having the world at his feet - the rise of Alan Dzagoev

Three goals in two games highlight why Russia's Alan Dzagoev is fast becoming a star of the show

Alan Dzagoev heads Russia into the lead

Russian defender Roman Shishkin out of Euro 2012

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."

Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar tempted by big-money move

Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar admits he could be tempted by a big-money move to Russia or Ukraine.

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Roy Keane 'has an opinion on everything' says Ireland winger Aiden McGeady

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