Yuriy Zhirkov to make his Chelsea debut

The much anticipated debut of Yuriy Zhirkov for Chelsea is slated for Wednesday evening in London’s Stamford Bridge as they welcome Queens Park Rangers in the third round of the Carling Cup.For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Robert Enke out for Germany against Russia

Ahead of the decisive World Cup qualifying match between Russia and Germany on 10 October at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) revealed that they will be without the services of veteran goalkeeper Robert Enke. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс).

Sporting readies for clássico with win over Olhanense

Montenegrin international Simon Vukčević scored late to give Sporting a 3-2 win over Olhanense at Estádio José Alvalade in Liga Portuguesa action. The result pushes Paulo Bento’s side level with bitter rival Porto ahead of next weeks clash. To continue reading please visit the source for important Football information, where journalism stands first: Europa League News.

AIK stays on top of Allsvenskan

AIK stayed extended its unbeaten streak to eleven matches with a 3-0 win over Örgryte IS at Råsunda Stadium in Stockholm. With the win Mikael Stahre’s side stay atop the Allsvenskan table with a narrow one point lead over IFK Göteborg. To continue reading please visit the source for important Football information, where journalism stands first: Europa League News

Review of week twenty-two of Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia

Week twenty-two of Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia concluded with a stunning series of outcomes with seemingly every spot in the table up for grabs. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс).

Chievo ends Rossoblù winning start

Chievo Verona ended Genoa’s perfect start to the Serie A campaign with a 3-1 victory at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi. After their victory in the Europa League over Slavia Praha Thursday evening it was clear the Rossoblù were heavy legged and lacked their normal punch. To continue reading please visit the source for important Football information, where journalism stands first: Europa League News.

Dinamo Zagreb ruthlessly defeats Rijeka 6-0

Dinamo Zagreb maintained their unbeaten start to the Prva HNL campaign with a ruthless 6-0 defeat of over Rijeka at Stadion Maksimir. Krunoslav Jurčić’s side have opened up a massive six-point advantage over nearest foe, Cibalia, only eight weeks into the Prva HNL campaign. To continue reading please visit the source for important Football information, where journalism stands first: Europa League News.

Preview of week twenty-two of Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia

Week twenty-two of Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia starts with an intense battle for survival on Friday night as Spartak Nalchik visits Khimki. Konstantin Sarsaniya's Khimki side is all but mathematically assured of relegation but they have continued to fight the good fight and represented their crest with pride. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс).

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov leads Everton to victory

In his first starting assignment for Everton since moving from Lokomotiv Moskva, Diniyar Bilyaletdinov was a shining star for the English side as they defeated AEK Athens 4-0 in Group I play of the Europa League. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс).

Dinamo Kiev defeat Rubin Kazan

The much anticipated Champions League duel between Dynamo Kyiv and Rubin Kazan did not disappoint as football aficionados were treated to tactically brilliant chess-match between their respective managers, Valeriy Gazzaev and Kurban Berdyev with the Ukrainian champions claiming a 3-1 victory at Valery Lobanovsky Stadium. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov gets first starting assignment for Everton against AEK

With his squad heavily depleted by injury, Everton manager David Moyes will give former Lokomotiv Moscow captain Diniyar Bilyaletdinov his first starting assignment in the Toffees Europa League match versus AEK Athens on Thursday evening. For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

Wolfsburg handle CSKA Moskva with ease

CSKA Moscow started the Champions League group stage campaign with a painful loss to the German Bunderliga titleholders Vfl Wolfburg yesterday. Full full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)

CSKA Moskva v VfL Wolfsburg match preview

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commentary on Zico's problems with CSKA Moskva

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Emmanuel Adebayor shames Man City in win

Manchester City picked up where they left off before the international break with a 4-2 victory over Arsenal. With the win the Citizens continues their unbeaten start of the Premier League campaign and move within three points of first-place Chelsea with an extra game to play. However the match will be long remembered for Emmanuel Adebayor foul conduct following a late goal, deserving of significant action of the FA and for that matter Mark Hughes. Whilst it is time for regulatory bodies to stand tall against this type of putrid behaviour, it is time for coaches to due the same. Though the FA has done little to it stem the tide of clubs endless buying sprees and all but destroying the regional aspect of the Premier League this must be acted upon with the sternest of hands.

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preview week 21 Rosgosstrakh Championship of Russia

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Porto extended its undefeated start of the Liga Portuguesa campaign

Porto extended its undefeated start of the Liga Portuguesa campaign with a resounding 4-1 win over Leixões in front of the faithful at Estádio do Dragão. The result pushes Jesualdo Ferreira’s side to a slim one point lead over Braga who face Marítimo on Sunday afternoon.

Returning from the international break after the 29 August 2-1 victory Naval 1º de Maio , the Dragões welcomed Hulk back to the starting eleven after serving a three-match

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Leeds held to draw by Southend

Leeds stunning run of eight consecutive victories to start the League One campaign came to an end as they were held to a scoreless draw by Southend United. The result maintains the Whites inability to win at Roots Hall since the drop to the third tier of football but edges them a single point above Charlton Athletic who face Southampton on Saturday afternoon.

Simon Grayson’s side welcomed back Jermaine Beckford to the starting eleven after he missed last weeks 2-0 decision over Stockport County and inserted Patrick Kisnorbo and

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Juande Ramos new manager at CSKA Moskva

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Russia defeats Wales

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Branko Ilič loaned to FC Moskva

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Russia defeats Liechtenstein 3-0

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RUSSIA v LIECHTENSTEIN PREVIEW

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Héctor Bracamonte could miss full season with Terek Grozny

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Dimitar Dimitrov leaves Amkar Perm

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Spartak Nalchik continues fight to safety

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Jérôme Rothen joins Rangers

Scottish Premier League champions have acted just before the transfer deadline to bring Jérôme Rothen from Paris Saint-Germain on-loan for a year.

The thirty-one year-old was raised in the shadows of Parc des Princes in Châtenay-Malabry and joined les Rouge et Bleu in 2004 after successful stints with SM Caen, Troyes

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