Category: Russia
Vedran Ćorluka – Croatia’s Defensive Warrior
Manuel Veth -
It was the 33rd minute in the Euro 2016 Group D match between Croatia and Turkey when Croatia defender Vedran Ćorluka clashed with Turk ...
Russia vs England – The Miracle of Luzhniki
Sathesh Alagappan -
Russia and England will meet for their crucial Euro 2016 Group B clash on Saturday. Russian manager, Leonid Slutsky, will know th ...
Igor Denisov’s Injury Creates a Tactical Void for Russia
Manuel Veth -
It has been a tough year for Russia’s Igor Denisov, as the defensive midfielder was part of the Dinamo Moscow squad that has been releg ...
Mircea Lucescu – Rebuilding Zenit Saint Petersburg
Manuel Veth -
Russia’s richest club Zenit Saint Petersburg is embarking on a new project next season. Just days after André Villas-Boas’ replacement ...
Russia’s Euro 2016 Squad Reveals Shortcomings
Sathesh Alagappan -
As Leonid Slutsky named his squad for Euro 2016, a familiar pattern emerged: the lack of foreign-based players. Of the 23-man squ ...
Lucescu Appointed as New Zenit Coach
Manuel Veth -
On May 21 Shakhtar Donetsk won the Ukrainian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Zorya Luhansk. The game was also the last game for Shakhtar he ...