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Russian President Medvedev Congratulates Rubin

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has visited the Rubin players in Tatarstan, offering the squad congratulations on their historic victory in Barcelona.

While in Kazan, Medvedev, along with Tartarstan President Mintimer Şhaymiyev and Prime Minister Rustam Şhaymiyev, met with the Rubin players after they returned from their 2-1 victory over Barcelona. The win was the first [...]

Alejandro Domínguez To Take Your Questions at UEFA.com

Rubin's Alejandro Domínguez

Alejandro Domínguez’s exploits in UEFA Champions League have raised the profile of his club and league, having undoubtedly done wonders for the impending out-of-contract player’s continental aspirations. If UEFA.com’s interest in El Chori is any indication of his escalating fame, Domínguez won’t be Russia’s secret for much longer.

The site is soliciting [...]

Rubin Stuns Barcelona at the Nou Camp

Rubin Kazan celebrate their game-winning goal in Barcelona.

March 1, 2009.

That was the last time Barcelona lost in a match that meant anything: a 4-3 defeat at the Vincente Calderon to an Atlético Madrid team that was amongst Spain’s best at the close of last season.

February 21, 2009.

That is the last time Barcelona lost at [...]

Rubin’s Sibaya Out for Khimki Match

Rubin and South Africa midfielder MacBath Sibaya

Rubin midfielder Macbeth Sibaya, removed from South Africa’s Tuesday friendly against Iceland, has been ruled out for Rubin’s weekend match with Khimki.

The exact nature or extent of the injury is unclear. However, South African sources confirmed that the defensive midfielder will be unavailable for the Tartars’ match [...]

Barcelona’s Henry Likely to Miss Match Against Rubin

Barcelona's Thierry Henry

FC Barcelona’s left-sided forward, the legendary Thierry Henry, is likely to miss next week’s UEFA Champions League match against Rubin.

The French star was diagnosed today with a slight-tear of his right thigh muscle. He is expected to be out ten days.

In his place, Pep Guardiola is likely to use Andres Iniesta, [...]