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2010 Club Preview: CSKA Moskva

He does not look the epitome of calm, twitchingly perched on the edge of the bench, but coach Leonid Slutsky has brought a much-needed composure to CSKA Moskva.

There was a time—only months ago, in fact—that you could hear within certain quarters of CSKA’s fan-base the stubborn cries of those convinced that Valery Gazzaev was CSKA [...]

Super Cup Still Holds Intrigue

Will the Super Cup mark Alan Dzagoev's return to health?

The Super Cup between Rubin Kazan and CSKA Moskva on Sunday at Luzhniki is undeniably not a friendly. That is, as long as you listen to the words of CSKA Moskva coach Leonid Slutsky. The skipper, who will start his first full season with CSKA [...]

CSKA Moskva 1, Sevilla 1: González Strike Gives the Army Men Hope

An exceptional 35-yard strike from Mark González gives CSKA a fighting chance in the return leg of their Champions League tie against Sevilla (Photo: Alexey Ivanov)

A second-half wonder strike from Mark González allowed CSKA Moskva to come away from Luzhniki with a 1-1 draw against a frugal Sevilla.

Having secured their away goal from a [...]

Russian Football Now Podcast #26 : Europa League Review, Hiddink to Turkey / Kryliya Stay Flying, Champions League Preview

On the latest edition of Russian Football Now, your hosts Andrew Skomra and Chris Riordan take you through the latest stories in the Russian football world.  For starters, Rubin’s 3 – 0 win over Hapoel Tel Aviv is broken down. 

Then in the second segment, your hosts say goodbye to Guus Hiddink as manager of the [...]

Another Krasic Rumor, the RPL’s Bulgarian Scavenging, and Ivanov Linked with Rostov

New rumor links Milos Krasic with Liverpool

–Reports out of Belgrade have claimed that CSKA Moskva midfielder Milos Krasic has made an informal agreement to join Liverpool FC in the summer.

The 25-year-old Serbian international, according to Sportski Zurnal, will join the Merseyside club this summer after the World Cup finals.

While no confirmation of the story [...]