Contributing To …


As Seen On …

Friends of RFN …







WCQ Preview: Russian Hosts Slovenia for Leg 1

Though Russia’s matches against Slovenia have not been met with as anticipation as last month’s fixture with Germany, these matches are so much more important. That should go without saying, but given the ease with which even the most ardent supporter is settling into this match, a reminder of the stakes seems necessary.

While a [...]

Referees Named for Playoffs with Slovenia

Norwegian referree Terje Hauge

Referees have been named for the national team’s two playoff matches with Slovenia.

It was announced today that Norwegian Terje Hauge and Frenchman Laurent Duhamel will referees the November 14 and November 18 matches, respectively. November 14’s match will take place at Luzhniki Stadium. November 18’s will be in Maribor.

Hauge [...]

RFN Quickcast: Debut of Russia Correspondent … Ana Riordan

In this, the latest QuickCast from Russian Football Now, Chris Riordan takes the post-Germany pulse of Russian football from our correspondent in Russia, Ana Riordan. Our host and his wife, currently living in Russia, talk about the mood before the match, the reaction to the loss, and Russia’s thoughts on their national team’s performance.

Azerbaijan Pulls Back Arshavin Opener, Draws With Russia

Guus Hiddink in the pre-match press conference, from Baku

An uninspired and lackluster Russian national team closed World Cup Qualifying with a disappointing 1-1 draw in Azerbajan, a result that had no bearing on their World Cup aspirations. Following their 1-0 Saturday loss to Germany in Moscow, Russia had confirmed Group 4’s playoff spot, [...]

Rubin’s Noboa To Miss Critical Ecuador Qualifier

Ecuador, Rubin midfielder Cristian Noboa

Cristian Noboa continues to become an important player for Ecuador’s national team, but for today’s critical qualifier in Chile, the Rubin central midfielder will be unavailable. Having picked up a yellow card in the 23rd minute of Saturday’s loss to Uruguay, Noboa will miss the final match of the [...]