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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man Utd chief scout named Zenit sporting director
Javier Ribalta, who joined Manchester United as their chief scout 13 months ago, has left to become the sporting director at Zenit St. Petersburg.
Monaco agree fee for WC star Golovin - sources
AS Monaco have agreed a fee for Russian star Aleksandr Golovin, who is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 club, sources tell ESPN.
Krychowiak to join Lokomotiv on loan - sources
The 28-year-old, who was relegated from the Premier League while on loan at West Bromwich Albion last season, remains surplus to requirements.
Putin wants WC stadiums used for football
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the country's 12 World Cup venues should be mainly used for football, and not transformed.
Real Madrid sign goalkeeper Lunin from Zorya
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, 19, from Zorya Luhansk for a reported initial fee of €8.5 million.
European qualification, honours 2017-18
A comprehensive list of all the champions, European qualifiers and relegated teams across the major leagues.
Zenit punished for another racism infraction
UEFA has ordered Zenit St Petersburg to play their next European game behind closed doors in another racism sanction.
Zenit appoints Semak to replace Mancini
Zenit St. Petersburg has named Sergei Semak as its new coach after Roberto Mancini left to take charge of Italy.
Mancini to leave Zenit St Petersburg as coach
Roberto Mancini is to leave Zenit St Petersburg after the two parties mutually agreed to terminate the Italian coach's contract.
Russian Premier League Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasnodar | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 | +32 | 52 |
| Spartak Moscow | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | +27 | 47 |
| Zenit St Petersburg | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | +30 | 47 |
| CSKA Moscow | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | +20 | 44 |
| Dinamo Moscow | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | +22 | 42 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | +4 | 41 |
| Rostov | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | -1 | 33 |
| Rubin Kazan | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | -4 | 33 |
| Akron Tolyatti | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | -14 | 25 |
| Dynamo Makhachkala | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 24 |
| Krylia Sovetov | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -12 | 23 |
| FC Khimki | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | -14 | 23 |
| Akhmat Grozny | 23 | 3 | 11 | 9 | -15 | 20 |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | -25 | 19 |
| Fakel Voronezh | 23 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -23 | 15 |
| Gazovik Orenburg | 23 | 3 | 5 | 15 | -22 | 14 |