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Russia retains 37th position in FIFA World Ranking

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

Russia defeated by Croatia in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier

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

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 unveils variants of football reform

Russian Football Union unveils variants of football reform

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has unveiled variants of reforming the system of Russian football, the RFU press service said in a statement. "What to we expect from the new pyramid? More games, more encounters between direct …

Russian national football team’s Head Coach leaves his post

Russian national football team’s Head Coach leaves his post

The Russian Football Union (RFU) and the head coach of the national football team, Stanislav Cherchesov, have severed their contract, the RFU press office announced in a statement on Thursday. "We have come to a mutual agreement …

Russia loses to Slovakia in World Cup qualifier

Russia loses to Slovakia in World Cup qualifier

Russia’s national football team lost 1:2 to Slovakia in a qualifier for the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday. The match was held in the Slovakian town of Trnava without spectators. The goals for Slovakia were scored by Milan …

Russia defeats Serbia 3:1 in UEFA Nations League match

Russia defeats Serbia 3:1 in UEFA Nations League match

Russia has defeated Serbia 3:1 in a group stage match of the UEFA Nations League. The game was held at the VTB Arena in Moscow without any spectators present. Russia’s Artyom Dzyuba scored twice (48th minute, penalty; and …