Hiddink offered new Russian contract
Published: 30 October, 2009, 12:13
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has approached coach Guus Hiddink with a proposition to prolong his contract with the country’s national team.
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FIFA has named the men who will referee in both of Russia’s matches against Slovenia in the playoff round of the World Cup qualifiers.
In the first leg of their crucial World Cup qualifier, Russia will receive Slovenia at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium. That’s according to Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, who made the announcement on Tuesday.
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Russia has dropped six places in the newly announced FIFA World rankings, moving from sixth to twelfth position.
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More than 70,000 fans at Moscow Luzhniki arena and millions across Russia witnessed the national football team lose a crucial preliminary match against Germany.
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Russia won’t be present in South Africa next summer after a dramatic 1-0 loss in the second leg of their World Cup playoffs against Slovenia.
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Arsenal’s signing, Andrey Arshavin, has made a sensational debut in the English Premier League, but famous FIFA agent Shandor Varga says the Russian won’t be able to do as well next season, Sovetsky-Sport reports.
19.12.2009, 18:23
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It looks as if Guus Hiddink may have another chance to prove he still has the magic touch. The Dutchman's agent states he will “definitely stay” on as Russian manager
Published: 30 October, 2009, 12:13
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has approached coach Guus Hiddink with a proposition to prolong his contract with the country’s national team.