Mar
4
Football’s Greatest Underdogs: Russia’s mythical run through Euro 2008
It is hard to consider Russia, the largest country in the world, the most populated …
Tag: Russia
May
19
Russia could be Belgium’s last chance for glory
Two years ago, at The Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille, a nation held its breath. As Sam…
Jun
21
Why Russia needs a Confederations Cup to celebrate
Russia’s 2-0 win in the opening game of the Confederations Cup over New Zealand was …
Jun
13
From the Wild East to the Russian Premier League
Picture the scene, it’s the Russian Premier League promotion/relegation play off and…
May
21
Spartak Moscow end long wait for Russian title
After a 16-year wait, Spartak Moscow are champions of Russia again. Not since 2001 h…
Feb
8
The Battle For Moscow: Five Teams, One City
It is strange to hear so much more about the fans of a footballing nation than about…
Jun
20
Euro Sweepstake Preview: Group B Finale
By Liz Manning (England), Tom Clarke (Slovakia), Aidan Slinn (Russia) & Dan Eale…
Jun
15
Euro Sweepstake Preview: Russia vs Slovakia
By Aidan Slinn (Russia) & Tom Clarke (Slovakia) Russia (Aidan Slinn) Last matc…
Jun
11
Euro Sweepstake Preview: England vs Russia
By Liz Manning (England) & Aidan Slinn (Russia) England (Liz Manning) “Do you …
Jun
10
Russia: Comrades or question marks?
Since the dissolving of the USSR in 1991, Russia’s sole claim to fame at m…