Zenit, Anzhi optimistic ahead of Europa League resumption, Rubin biting the bullet

Russian sides Anzhi, Rubin and Zenit are preparing to play their opening competitive fixtures of 2013 as they will be settling scores in the first legs of their last 32 ties in the Europa League.

February 13, 2013 20:02

Rubin’s Yann M’Vila at center of another prostitution scandal in France

Rubin Kazan’s most recent signing Yann M’Vila could be sent behind the bars in France for an alleged connection with a 15-year prostitute.

February 13, 2013 14:48

Berdyev sees M’Vila as Rubin’s future top player

Rubin’s new signing French international, Yann M'Vila, has everything to become the Kazan side’s top star, leading them to domestic and international glory, believes coach, Kurban Berdyev.

January 24, 2013 09:12

Zenit to face Liverpool in Europa League playoffs

Russian clubs Zenit Saint Petersburg, Anzhi Makhachkala and Rubin Kazan have been drawn against the clubs from the continent’s top championships in the first round of the Europa League knockout stages.

December 20, 2012 14:55

Zenit deny Anzhi winter break lead

Zenit Saint Petersburg played a 1-1 draw against visiting Anzhi Makhachkala at an empty Petrovsky stadium, in the last Russian football match of the year.

December 10, 2012 18:30

Zenit draw CSKA in front of empty stands

Russian Premier League leaders CSKA Moscow have salvaged a 1-1 draw away at Zenit Saint Petersburg in a game played at an empty Petrovsky Stadium.

November 26, 2012 20:01