Russian football team to play Paraguay in friendly in March
The Russian national football team will play a friendly match against the national squad of Paraguay in the Russian capital of Moscow on …
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RFU on UEFA and FIFA desire of Russia's return
The Russian Football Union (RFU) Secretary General Maxim Mitrofanov said that UEFA would like to see Russian football teams play at the international level despite pressure on the organization to keep them out. …
Russia to attend UEFA Congress in Paris
A delegation representing the Russian Football Union (RFU) will attend the next Congress of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) in France, RFU …
RFU refuses to move to Asia
The RFU will continue to work to ensure that Russian clubs and national teams can compete in international competitions once again. The organization is no longer thinking about moving to Asia.
Russia to play friendly match against Serbia in spring
The Russian Football Union (RFU) and the Football Association of Serbia (FAS) will hold a friendly football match between the national teams next year, …
Russian football team defeats Cuba in friendly match
The Russian national football team defeated their opponents from Cuba 8-0 in a friendly home match on Monday night at a stadium in Volgograd. Hosts Russia chalked up 3 goals in the first half of the match with Ivan Oblyakov scoring a …
Russia vs Qatar football friendly ends in 1-1 draw
The Russian national football team finished its away friendly match against the team of Qatar with 1-1 draw on September 12. The goals were scored by Qatar’s Ahmed Alaaeldin on the 70th minute of the match and by Russia’s …
Friendly match between Russia and Indonesia can be organised
The Russian Football Union (RFU) communication department has shared information about the ongoing negotiations on the organization of a friendly match between the football teams of Russia and Indonesia. Earlier, …
Russia retains 37th position in FIFA World Ranking
The Russian national football squad has retained its February’s 37th position in the newly published World Ranking of the world’s governing body of football, FIFA. World Cup winners Argentina have returned to the …
Russian and Iranian football teams may hold rematch
The Russian Football Union (RFU) is interested in holding another friendly football match against Iran either this year or next year, RFU said. "The Russian Football Union is interested in holding this match either this year or …
Russian national football team earns first win in six months
Russia has beaten Iraq 2-0 in a friendly match played at St. Petersburg’s Gazprom-Arena on March 26. The goals were scored by Anton Miranchuk (in the 50th minute) and Sergey Pinyayev (in the 58th minute). It was the …
Russian and Iranian football teams draw in friendly
The national men's football teams of Iran and Russia shared spoils at a friendly match in Tehran on March 23. The national football teams of Russia and Iran played in a friendly match on Thursday evening at Azadi Stadium in Tehran …
Russian Football Union wants to stay in Europe
The priority for the Russian Football Union (RFU) is for its national teams and clubs to play in European tournaments, but the organization is considering all possible options, RFU Deputy Secretary General Denis Rogachyov …
Russian national football team may face top-tier Brazilian FCs
The Russian national football team may hold friendly matches this March against top-tier Brazilian football clubs, the press office of the Russian Football Union (RFU) said on Tuesday. Russia’s daily Sport-Express reported …
RFU and UEFA to resume talks on Russian football’s return to global arena
The Russian Football Union (RFU) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have agreed on the terms of their further interaction regarding the return of Russia’s national teams and clubs to the international arena, the …
Vladimir Fedotov becomes head coach of Russia’s CSKA football club
Vladimir Fedotov has replaced Alexey Berezutsky as head coach of Moscow’s CSKA football club, the team’s press service announced on Wednesday. According to reports, the club signed a long-term contract with Fedotov. The …
Zenit out of Europa League after goalless draw with Spain’s Betis
Russia’s Zenit St. Petersburg football club failed to advance to 1/8 final of the Europa League after its goalless draw with Spain’s Betis on Friday. The goal, scored by Zenit’s Dmitry Chistyakov, was disallowed …
Russia defeated by Croatia in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier
Russia’s national football team has lost 0-1 to Croatia in the final 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage qualifier and will now have to continue in playoffs. The game was played at the Poljud stadium in Croatia's Split on Sunday …
Russia blanks out Cyprus in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying duel
The Russian national team defeated their rivals from Cyprus 6-0 in their home match on Thursday as part of a group stage encounter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The match was played in Russia’s second-largest city of St. Petersburg …
Russian Football Union inks contract with national team’s new head coach
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has signed a contract with the national team’s new head coach, Valery Karpin, the RFU press service reported on Monday. "Karpin is the new head coach of the Russian national football …
