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December 31st, 2008

could Andrei Arshavin stay at Zenit?

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Zenit St Petersburg’s Andrei Arshavin has not been shy of his wishes to leave the club yet could the worlds economic woes have him reconsider his stance?
While the Daily Mirror is curiously suggesting that Zenit St Petersburg’s Andrei Arshavin is willing to cut his wager to help close a deal that would bring him to [...]

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December 30th, 2008

Andrei Arshavin named Russian Athlete of the Year

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Zenit Saint Petersburg is proud to announce that Andrei Arshavin has been named Russian Athlete of the Year. Organized by Sport Express the Russian international edged out Olympian Elena Isinbaeva, who successfully defended her Gold Medal in the Pole Vault at the Beijing Games while establishing a new world record and Alexander Ovechkin, a product [...]

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December 30th, 2008

is the Andrei Arshavin saga coming to an end?

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The clock is ticking down for the opening of the transfer window and with it the question of whether Andrei Arshavin will finally get his wish and leave Zenit Saint Petersburg. While most consider his move a foregone conclusion, with the most recent rumoured suitor being Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal. While clatter of Real Madrid and [...]

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December 29th, 2008

cancellation of First Channel Cup

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Unfortunately the announcement of the First Channel Cup was premature as the tournament has been canceled. National Football Academy vice-president Alexandr Eidelstein said of the event:
“This tournament should have involved the best clubs of Russia and Ukraine, however after withdrawal of Dynamo and Zenit, the main idea of the tournament won’t be fulfilled”.
“So the final [...]

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December 29th, 2008

First Channel Cup

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While the harsh winter months are a bit more difficult because of the break from the Football season, the early season tournaments offer a series of great match-ups. Possibly one of the most exciting this year is the First Channel Cup that will bring together clubs from Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
The eight clubs will be [...]

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December 29th, 2008

Zico headed to CSKA Moscow

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A variety of inside sources are noting that the legendary Zico, who presently managing FC Bunyodkor of Uzbekistan is very close to deal with CSKA Moscow. The former Fenerbahçe manager is said to be anxious to take over CSKA and would be a perfect fit for the club as well as cement its already solid [...]

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December 29th, 2008

CSKA new logo

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As part of CSKA Moscow’s plans to increase its global brand recognition they have released a new logo that Moscow’s preeminent design group, FIRMA studio have developed. Along with new design, the club has also announced a long-term deal with Reebok on kits and related products that will make the Moscow giant a feature [...]

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December 29th, 2008

is Lokomotiv Moscow’s Peter Odemwingie leaving?

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Rumours are swirling that Lokomotiv Moscow’s Peter Odemwingie could be headed to English Premier League sides West Ham, Newcastle or Everton.
While the Merseyside club Everton has faced a debilitating series of injuries at striker, their manager David Moyes has denied looking to spend cash to bring anyone in and making healthy use of their superb [...]

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December 19th, 2008

Spartak collapse late and miss on UEFA Cup

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After taking a two goal lead on a opportunistic brace by young-gun Artem Dzyuba at twenty three and thirty three minutes, Spartak Moscow collapsed and allowed two late goals by Tottenham to draw the match level at 2. With the draw Spartak falls out of the next round of the UEFA Cup with NEC Nijmegen [...]

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December 17th, 2008

Spartak Moscow v Tottenham UEFA Cup preview

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After a series of stumbles, Spartak Moscow’s hopes for advancing in the UEFA Cup come down to needing a victory against Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Michael Laudrup’s Spartak has been far from consistent, enjoying the highs of defeating CSKA Moscow(match review) before being win-less in their final three matches of the domestic season in [...]

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