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Rubin’s Ansaldi Denies City Link

The rumors surrounding Rubin left-back Cristian Ansaldi need a second grain of salt.

Last week the news of a potential Cristian Ansaldi move ignited, with a €5 million price reported.  If you felt the low price hinted at the rumor being frivolous, know today that the all-Russian Premier League left-back has affirmed your instincts.

Reports in [...]

More Zenit Ambition, Izmailov’s Railroad Ties, and Caucasus Footballers Finally Get Some Attention

Not content in Bordeaux, Fernando's caught Spalletti's eye

In one way or another, 10 out 16 RPL clubs are covered in this dose of spletnik: Zenit attempts to foil Genoa’s plans, Lokomotiv’s plans still involve Izmailov, Carioca seems to have solidified his plans, and Dinamo reveals their plan calls for more twins, plus oh so [...]

Spalletti Dreams in Azure, Saturn’s Partizan of Choice, and More Esteem for Ansaldi

The Moskva suburbs could be getting a little more exciting: FK Partizan's Lamine Diarra wanted by Saturn

The decade nears its final breath. But RFN pays no attention, nonchalantly plugging away at the spletnik task (real analysis to follow!). Moves continue to be made whilst most RFN players lounge upon beaches around the world. Aside [...]

Monday Roundup: Suitors for Ansaldi, Eredivisie Connections, Luzhniki to Lose a Tenant

Cristian Ansaldi linked with Manchester City

Mark Hughes smitten by Cristian Ansaldi, more transfers in the works for Lokomotiv Moskva, CSKA Moskva ready to flash their checkbook, and more from around the Russian Premier League.

RFU Announces Their Top Players of 2009

While certainly not the last of its kind, the board of the Russian Football Union has released their list of the top players in the Russian Premier League in 2009. Just as with any such list, there are omissions and inclusions that are questionable. Nonetheless, it is at least one opportunity to reflect on the [...]