Kerzhakov hands Russia draw after Akinfeev gaffe

Veteran Alexander Kerzhakov scored three minutes after coming on as a substitute to rescue a 1-1 draw for Russia in their World Cup Group H opener against South Korea on Tuesday. The 31-year-old,......

PHOTOS Kerzkakhov saves the day for Russia vs Korea

Alexander Kerzhakov rescued Russia in their first World Cup finals match since 2002, scoring three minutes after coming on as substitute to salvage a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Tuesday in......

Day before World Cup, Putin thanks FIFA for keeping politics out of sport

IMAGE: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (right) and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday. Photograph: Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters Russian......

Zenit win Russian Premier League

Ten-man Zenit St Petersburg beat Dynamo Moscow 2-1 on Saturday to claim a second consecutive Russian Premier League title with three games to spare. Luciano Spalletti's team, backed by Russian......

Sevilla keep pace with Barca

Sevilla and Real Madrid kept the pressure on leaders Barcelona with home wins in the Primera Liga on Sunday. Frederic Kanoute from the penalty spot and Alexander Kerzhakov gave Sevilla a 2-0......