Team Russia used to fly on crashed Tupolev plane - official

The Russian national football team used to travel abroad on the very plane that crashed Saturday on landing in Moscow, the Russian Football Union’s former spokesman claims.

December 31, 2012 11:02

Czechs and Greeks through to last eight - Russia out of Euro 2012 (PHOTOS)

Russia miss their chance of going through to the quarter-finals following a dramatic match with Greece. A goal a minute before half-time by Greek captain Giorgos Karagounis proved decisive in the match.

June 16, 2012 20:30

Greece force Russia out of Euros: How it happened

Giorgos Karagounis has put Greece into the Euro 2012 quarterfinals, scoring just before halftime to give the 2004 European champions a 1-0 victory over Russia, and sent Dick Advocaat’s charges packing.

June 16, 2012 18:42

Historically wasteful Kerzhakov the villain on night of heroes

Zenit St. Petersburg striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov set a new all-time European Championships record with an amazing seven off-target shots in Russia’s win over the Czech Republic. But his manager says he will still start the next game.

June 09, 2012 14:31

Don’t overestimate my achievements – Dzagoev

A modest hero. Alan Dzagoev, who helped Russia with two goals in their 4-1 thrashing of the Czech Republic in the Euro 2012 opener, doesn’t think his contribution was vital in the win.

June 09, 2012 08:38

Euro 2012: Ready, Steady, Go! (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Friday saw the kick off of the much anticipated Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. Neither nation has hosted a major international sporting event before. A huge effort has been put in to organize the competition properly.

June 08, 2012 10:52