The increasingly-influential Fayzullaev could be Uzbekistan's unlikeliest target man
Abbosbek Fayzullaev is the future of Uzbekistan. In the present, he might even be their unlikeliest main man in attack.
Prosecutors seek nine year sentence for Promes
Dutch prosecutors said on Wednesday they were looking for a nine year prison sentence for Spartak Moscow's Dutch forward Quincy Promes, who is being tried for drug trafficking.
Dutch forward Promes given 18 months in jail
A Dutch court has sentenced Spartak Moscow striker Quincy Promes in absentia to 18 months in jail for assault.
Top Russian clubs fight to return to UEFA comps
The top four clubs in Russia's football league said they have filed an appeal to CAS against being banned from next season's European competitions.
Lok. Moscow coach quits over Ukraine invasion
German coach Markus Gisdol quit his job as coach of Russian soccer club Lokomotiv Moscow on Tuesday in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Lovren offers hotel rooms for earthquake victims
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has offered accommodation in his hotel to those affected by an earthquake in his native Croatia.
UCL group stage recap for Real Madrid, Inter and Liverpool; Josep Bartomeu and Barca's board resign; What's next for Barcelona?
The FC crew analyze all the action from Tuesday's Champions League group stage matches, including a late comeback for Real Madrid, another dull Inter performance and another crucial injury for Liverpool. Plus, Gab and Juls cover all the implications of Josep Bartomeu and the rest of the Barcelona board's immediate resignation, and discuss what it means for Messi and the club going forward.
Nigeria's Chidera Ejuke has hit the ground running at CSKA Moscow
Chidera Ejuke joined CSKA Moscow from Heerenveen less than three weeks ago, but already he is making a habit of spectacular starts at a new club.
Lovren leaves Liverpool to join Zenit
Dejan Lovren departs Liverpool after helping the club win the Champions League and Premier League during his six-year spell at Anfield.
CSKA fined for racist abuse in first game back
Russian club CSKA Moscow were fined 100,000 rubles ($1,460) on Tuesday after fans racially abused Zenit St. Petersburg winger Malcom.
Dinamo Moscow players test positive, game ppd
The match between Dinamo Moscow and FC Krasnodar due to take place on Sunday has been postponed.
How Russian Champions League hopefuls Rostov were forced to send kids out for 10-1 loss
Heard the one about the teenage keeper, named man of the match after a game in which he saved a penalty, but also conceded double figures in goals?
Rostov kids lose 10-1 as first team quarantined
Rostov suffered an embarrassing thrashing by Sochi after being forced to play youth players because their entire first team squad was in quarantine.
Lokomotiv youth player dies in solo training session
Lokomotiv Moscow youth Innokenty Samokhvalov has died aged 22 after suffering suspected heart failure during a solo training session on Monday.
Russian fans stage walkouts over police crackdowns
Football fans from almost all of Russia's top clubs have staged mass walkouts at games to protest a police crackdown.
Sources: Barca, Zenit near €40m deal for Malcom
Barcelona are finalising a deal to send Malcom to Zenit Saint Petersburg with a price that could reach up to €45-50 million, sources said.
European league champions and European qualification 2018-19
A comprehensive list of all the champions, European qualifiers and relegated teams across the major leagues.
Night King visits Lokomotiv before Battle of Winterfell
The Night King had a busy time as the Battle of Winterfell finally arrived in Game on Thrones. On Sunday, however, he popped in to Lokomotiv Moscow.
Spartak star punished for road rage attack
Spartak said Guliyev had been driving to training on Wednesday when he "got into a conflict with a pedestrian and used brute force against him."
Lokomotiv Moscow confirm death of midfielder
Lokomotiv have said they are "shocked by the tragedy" of the midfielder, who played for Lokomotiv's youth team.
Russian league game played in -25C conditions
The Russian Premier League game between Yenisey and Akhmat Grozny has gone ahead despite temperatures reaching around -25C (-13F) with wind chill.
Spartak drop two players in Instagram dispute
Spartak Moscow left two players out of their squad for a Europa League game against Rapid Vienna amid a dispute over a video posted on Instagram.
John Terry turns down Spartak Moscow move
Chelsea legend John Terry has turned down the chance to join Spartak Moscow on a one-year contract after holding talks with the club and his family.
Terry close to Spartak Moscow move - sources
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry is in talks with Spartak Moscow over a shock move, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.
Rostov could leave World Cup stadium after row
The Rostov Arena, built for the World Cup, is hosting a concert by Russian rapper Basta on Sept. 29, eleven days before Rostov are due to play.
Russian Premier League Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasnodar | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | +22 | 39 |
| Zenit St Petersburg | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | +25 | 39 |
| Spartak Moscow | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | +22 | 37 |
| Dinamo Moscow | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | +17 | 35 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | +7 | 35 |
| CSKA Moscow | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | +14 | 31 |
| Rostov | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | +1 | 26 |
| Rubin Kazan | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 26 |
| Akron Tolyatti | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | -12 | 22 |
| Krylia Sovetov | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -10 | 18 |
| Dynamo Makhachkala | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | -6 | 17 |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -19 | 16 |
| FC Khimki | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -13 | 16 |
| Fakel Voronezh | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | -14 | 14 |
| Akhmat Grozny | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -16 | 13 |
| Gazovik Orenburg | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | -17 | 8 |