Category: Russia 2018

Ukraine vs Iceland – Road to Russia 2018
Nestor Watach -
As part of our road to Russia 2018 series we have taken a closer look at Ukraine vs Iceland. For the two national sides that took to ...

Ivan Novoseltsev – From Rostov to Zenit to the World
Saul Pope -
Ivan Novoseltsev is not a typical Russian Football Premier League player. For one thing, he has risen through the Russian league system—c ...

Stanislav Cherchesov – Is he the right man for Russia?
By Saul Pope
New Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov has just named his first Russia squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Turkey and Ghana. His ...

Stanislav Cherchesov – Can he Fix the Sbornaya?
By Manuel Veth -
It is now official—Stanislav Cherchesov is the man appointed to guide Russia’s Sbornaya toward a successful World Cup on home soil. ...

Ramil Sheydayev – A Symbol of Russia’s Failed Youth Policy
Manuel Veth -
There has been much debate about Russia’s lack of young talented players who could lead the country toward a successful 2018 World Cup. ...

Russia After Euro 2016 – The Way Forward
Manuel Veth -
It has now been four days since Russia was officially eliminated from Euro 2016 after a 3:0 defeat to Wales. Right after the final whis ...