Russian Smolov breaks Spain's lockdown to return home

IMAGE: Celta Vigo said Fedor Smolov had asked permission to return home for personal reasons but they could not grant it as La Liga did not authorise his request. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty......

Barcelona's title bid suffer after draw at Celta

The draw put Barca back on top of the table on 69 points after 32 games but Real Madrid, on 68, can go two points clear at the summit if they beat Espanyol away from home on Sunday. IMAGE: Iago......

Friendly: Smolov goal gives World Cup hosts Russia win over Ghana

Fedor Smolov's 20th-minute goal gave Russia their first win under new coach Stanislav Cherchesov as the 2018 World Cup hosts overcame Ghana 1-0 in a friendly in Moscow on Tuesday. It was a proud......

Confederations Cup: Hosts Russia edge New Zealand in opener

IMAGE: Russia’s Fedor Smolov celebrates scoring their second goal against New Zealand during their FIFA Confederations Cup Group A match at Saint Petersburg Stadium, St.Petersburg, Russia,......

PHOTOS: Ronaldo header gives Portugal victory

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo, left, of Portugal heads the ball during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match against Russia. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo......