Bilyaletdinov gives Russia 2-1 win over Slovenia

A double by Diniyar Bilyaletdinov gave Russia a 2-1 win over Slovenia in the first leg of their World Cup playoff on Saturday. But substitute Nejc Pecnik grabbed what could prove a crucial away......

Europa League: Ajax Amsterdam through

Striker Luis Suarez scored one goal and missed two second-half penalties as Ajax Amsterdam beat nine-man FC Timisoara 2-1 in Romania on Wednesday to reach the knockout stage of the Europa League.......

France, Portugal, Uruguay eye World Cup spots

France, Portugal and Russia all moved closer to next year's World Cup finals with first leg playoff wins on Saturday, although none of them did enough to take victory for granted in the second legs......

Russia eliminate champions Greece

Holders Greece were knocked out of Euro 2008 after losing 1-0 to Russia in their Group D match on Saturday, a result that put Spain in the last eight. Russia scored the only goal in the 33rd......

Real Madrid rout Lokomotiv

Real Madrid came from two goals down to score five in the second half and trounce Lokomotiv Moscow 5-2 in a spectacular Russian Railways Cup semi-final on Friday. The Spanish champions, for whom......