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......

Euro 2016: What went wrong with England's opener

‘Hopefully we'll be able to put the memory of this last-minute goal behind us’ IMAGE: Denis Glushakov of Russia in action against England at Stade Velodrome, on Saturday, in......

Euro 2016: England denied by Russia's last-gasp equaliser

Vasili Berezutski headed in a 92nd-minute equaliser in Marseille, restoring parity after Eric Dier had put England ahead in the Group B contest. IMAGE: Vasili Berezutski of Russia celebrates his......

Faltering Spain run into in-form Russia

Spain hammered Russia 4-1 in the group stage of Euro 2008 but it should be a very different game when they meet again in Thursday's semi-final after the latter's fortunes were transformed by the......

Artificial pitch won't worry Inter, feels Mourinho

Coach Jose Mourinho believes playing on an artificial pitch will be like child's play for his Inter Milan team as they look to knock out CSKA Moscow in the second leg of their Champions League......