Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan

New signing Yuri Zhirkov smashed a 69th minute winner from 20 metres out to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory over their manager Carlo Ancelotti's former club AC Milan in a friendly on Friday. Didier......

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

IMAGE: Mohamed Salah of Egypt smiles during warm up. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images Russia got their World Cup campaign off to a dream start with a 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia but face......

Zhirkov voted Russia's player of year

CSKA Moscow winger Yuri Zhirkov has been voted Russia's Player of the Year for the first time in a nationwide poll conducted by the country's Football Association. The 25-year-old beat Zenit St......

Ancelotti starts with Zhirkov signing

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti began his first day at work for the London club by announcing the signing of Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow on Monday. Ancelotti, Chelsea's......

Here's what Russia will need against Croatia in World Cup last eight

Russia will need more firepower against Croatia IMAGE: Russia players celebrate during the penalty shootout. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images Hosts Russia have exceeded expectations after......