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Semak to CSKA Would Make Too Much Sense, Rubles

Sergei Semak is ready to enter the last phase of his career, with the club for whom a spent the greatest part.

Over the last few days word has leaked of the Army’s pursuit of Sergei Semak.

Apparently, this is something that Semak wants, telling Sovetski Sport, “CSKA is a team very close to my heart.”

Acknowledging [...]

Rubin Rejects Valencia’s Noboa Offer

As expected, Christian Noboa is starting to garner attention from Spain.

Word out of Ecuador is that Valencia CF (Spain) has made an offer to Rubin Kazan for the services of midfielder Christian Noboa.

Noboa has become a key to Rubin Kazan’s side, but his profile has increased dramatically over the last year as he has [...]

Tuesday Roundup: Zenit Rumors Go Marquee, Carvalho Grows Antsy, Pletikosa EPL Bound

Adrian Mutu to Zenit St. Petersburg?!

Tuesday proved to be Zenit St. Petersburg’s day, with the club looking to clear house to acquire some big names.

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 [...]

WCQ Recap: Russian Heartache

Zlatko Dedic scores for Slovenia and sends them to South Africa, defeating Russia 1-0

An uncharacteristically undisciplined and frustrated Russian national team faced defeat at the hands of a well-organized, confident Slovenia on Wednesday night. In the end, the playoff would be decided by the vital away goal that Slovenia scored in the last [...]