Russia FA fine Pogrebnyak for racist comments
Premier League player Pavel Pogrebnyak has been handed a season-long suspension by Russian FA for racist comments.
2019 Schedule
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1-0-1, 2nd in UEFA European Championship Qualifying
Belgium overcome Courtois howler to sink Russia
Eden Hazard scored twice for Belgium to spare the blushes of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and secure a 3-1 victory over Russia.
Putin adviser condemns Pogrebnyak 'racism' comments
Russia president Vladimir Putin's human right adviser Mikhail Fedotov has condemned Pavel Pogrebnyak over 'racism' comments.
Ukraine drop defender after transfer to Russia
Andriy Shevchenko has not explained his decision to drop Yaroslav Rakitskiy, but the defender's club move to Russia was controversial in Ukraine.
Russian deputy PM Mutko quits football role
Announcement follows a string of recent decisions that have rolled back Mutko's formal involvement in Russian sport
Kokorin, Mamaev have custody time extended
Zenit St Petersburg forward Kokorin and Krasnodar midfielder Mamaev could face jail over the attacks, which were captured on CCTV on Oct. 8.
Sweden top Russia for Nations League promotion
Sweden's Victor Lindelof and Marcus Berg secured a 2-0 win over Russia on Tuesday and promotion from Nations League B Group 2.
New-look Germany ease past Russia in Leipzig
A new-look Germany comfortably beat Russia 3-0 in a friendly on Thursday with all the goals coming in the first half.
Russia stopped World Cup attacks - security chief
Alexander Bortnikov, the head of Russia's Federal Security Service, said officers "took measures to detect and foil attempts by terrorists."
Russia ease past Turkey in UEFA Nations League
Russia, surprise quarterfinalists at this year's World Cup, lead Group 2 with seven points.
Russia internationals charged with hooliganism
A Moscow court ordered the arrest of Russia internationals Alexander Kokorin and Pavel Mamayev late on Thursday.
Olsen saves Sweden in goalless draw with Russia
Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen pulled off a world-class save to help hold Russia to a 0-0 draw in their Nations League B, Group 2 clash on Thursday.
Russia's Kokorin, Mamaev detained over attacks
The attacks, allegedly perpetrated by Zenit St Petersburg forward Kokorin and Krasnodar midfielder Mamaev on Monday, were captured on CCTV.
Zenit condemn alleged attack by Kokorin
Zenit Saint Petersburg have strongly condemned Aleksandr Kokorin following an alleged attack on a government official in a Moscow cafe.
Akinfeev retires from international football
Akinfeev earned 112 caps for his country since his debut in 2004 as an 18-year-old, according to the Russian Football Union.
WC final protester in hospital amid poison claim
One of the 2018 World Cup final pitch invaders is in hospital, members of his protest group have claimed while suggesting he may have been poisoned.
Russia's Cheryshev cleared in doping probe
Cheryshev, who scored four goals in Russia's surprise run to the World Cup quarterfinals, has denied ever taking a banned substance.
Anti-doping agency investigating Cheryshev jab
Denis Cheryshev, who starred for Russia as they reached the World Cup quarterfinals, has denied taking a banned substance.
Akinfeev rested for Nations League opener
Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov has rested his goalkeeper for the team's first matches since reaching the World Cup quarterfinals.
Valencia sign Cheryshev on season-long loan
Russia World Cup star Denis Cheryshev will join Valencia on loan from Villarreal for the 2018-19 season.
Russia coach Cherchesov signs contract extension
Former goalkeeper Cherchesov was thanked by the Russian Football Federation for securing the country's best World Cup finish of the Soviet era.
2019-20 ECQ Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Russia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Cyprus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| San Marino | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
2019-20 Team LeadersUEFA European Championship Qualifying
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsUEFA European Championship Qualifying
Goal Difference2Tied-11th
Goals Scored5Tied-6th
Assists3Tied-8th
Goals Conceded3Tied-28th