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Articles with tag "football"
switching sides
Ukraine’s Shakhtar FC Cuts Ties With U19 Player Who Fled to Russia
Oleksandr Rosputko's father told Russian media that he couldn’t discuss the precise reasons for his son’s departure, saying only that “he will definitely...
'no technical solution'
European Football Body UEFA Upholds Russian Youth Team Ban
Last month, UEFA made a surprise decision to readmit Russia’s Under-17 team this season, a move that was met with backlash from some members.
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sitting out
Russia Opts Out of Central Asian Football Championship
The Russian football team has been shorn of international competition due to the invasion of Ukraine.
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empty threat
Russian Football Union Votes to Remain in UEFA Despite Ongoing Ban
The Russian Football Union reaffirmed its desire to see Russian teams return to international competition on Friday following its decision not to ...
intercepted protest
Pussy Riot Activists Detained at World Cup Final
Members of the anti-Kremlin activist group Pussy Riot were detained at the football World Cup final in Qatar after they tried to storm the pitch to protest...
In depth
Banned from Qatar World Cup, Russian Football Suffers Isolation and Apathy
ST. PETERSBURG — Four years after achieving global football celebrity as host of the 2018 World Cup, Russia’s exclusion from international...
up for sale
Abramovich to Sell Chelsea as Oligarch Moves to Sever British Ties
One British MP claimed the tycoon is rushing to sell his assets before he is hit with financial sanctions.
'Grave escalation'
UEFA Strips St. Petersburg of Champions League Final
The final will be moved to Paris.
Unexpected Underdog
Separatist Transnistria Relishes Champions League ‘Fairytale'
European football fans will see their teams compete with a club from a tiny separatist region in one of Europe's least-known countries, Moldova.
fresh start
Karpin Takes Over as Russia Football Manager
Karpin's predecessor was sacked after Russia was eliminated in the group stage of Euro 2020.
change in leadership
Russian Football Head Coach Sacked After Lackluster Euro 2020 Showing
The team's embarrassing first-round exit had prompted calls for top-down reforms in Russian football.
divine intervention
Russian Football Team Needs ‘Spiritual Training,’ Orthodox Bishop Says
The national team failed to make it to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals because its players are “spiritually weak,” a Church bishop said.
Euro 2020
Finland Traces 40% of New Virus Cases to Football Fans Returning From Russia
Out of 4,500 Finnish fans who went to St. Petersburg, 386 are known to have tested positive, with another 50 directly linked cases.
imported cases
Finnish Football Fans Bring Virus Back From Russia
Thousands of Finnish fans traveled to Russia to support their team in the Euro 2020 championships.
First Victory
In Photos: Moscow Cheers for Russia in Euro 2020 Fan Zone
Those who couldn't make it to St. Petersburg can still watch their favorite teams on the big screen.
'disobeying police orders'
Pussy Riot Member Jailed on Suspicion of ‘Disrupting’ Euro 2020
Veronika Nikulshina’s arrest comes three years after she ran onto the pitch during the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia.
EURO 2020
Can Russia Replicate Its Historic World Cup Run?
Few expect a repeat performance from a team in the process of rebuilding but “nothing can be excluded.”
political playing field
Ukraine, Western Allies Defend Crimea on Euro 2020 Kit
Kiev provoked Moscow's ire with its Euro 2020 kits that show the outline of Ukraine including annexed Crimea.
Visa-Free Football
Russia to Welcome Foreign Football Fans Visa-Free for Euro Championships
Football fans attending this summer’s UEFA Euro 2020 championship will be able to enter Russia without a visa.
cosplay on the pitch
Zenit Captain Dzyuba Dresses as Deadpool to Claim 3rd Russian Title
“I’ve had this costume for a while and wanted to indulge myself. I can allow myself to [with] the third championship,” Artyom Dzyuba said.
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