Russia begins preparations for World Cup qualifiers
Published: 25 March, 2009, 14:53
The Russian football national squad has assembled prior to their World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan on Saturday and Lichtenstein on Wednesday.
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Published: 25 March, 2009, 14:53
The Russian football national squad has assembled prior to their World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan on Saturday and Lichtenstein on Wednesday.