Russia’s footballers climb rankings
Published: 12 November, 2008, 20:17
Russia's national football team have reached their highest FIFA ranking since 1997. Guus Hiddink's charges now sit 8th – climbing up one position from last month.
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Russian sides Spartak Moscow and CSKA both saw action in the group stages of the UEFA cup on Thursday evening. It was a topsy-turvy night on the continent with Spartak losing at home and the Army Men of CSKA winning away.
In the Russian football league, Dinamo Moscow have tightened their grip on a place in the Champions League thanks to a 2-0 win at home to Luch Energiya. A one-all draw between their main rivals Amkar and Zenit makes the Muscovites favourites for Russia’s
Former UEFA Cup holders, CSKA, have secured their place in next season's Champions league following an easy 4-1 win over FC Moscow.
Published: 12 November, 2008, 20:17
Russia's national football team have reached their highest FIFA ranking since 1997. Guus Hiddink's charges now sit 8th – climbing up one position from last month.