Zenit St Petersburg's Andre Villas-Boas: 'Two-month break hampered us'
Zenit St Petersburg head coach Andre Villas-Boas lays part of the blame for his side's Champions League exit on the fact that they have just had a two-month break.
Mar 9, 21:35
Team News: Zenit defender Ezequiel Garay named on bench against former club Benfica
Zenit's Ezequiel Garay is named on the bench against his former club Benfica for their Champions League last-16 second leg.
Mar 9, 16:06
Live Commentary: Zenit St Petersburg 1-2 Benfica - as it happened
Relive the Champions League last-16 second leg between Zenit St Petersburg and Benfica with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Mar 9, 16:00
Outgoing Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini ignores Zenit St Petersburg talk
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini ignores reports that he could take over at Zenit St Petersburg next season once he has been replaced by Pep Guardiola.
Mar 4, 13:46
Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas does not expect Premier League return
Andre Villas-Boas does not expect to return to management in the Premier League when he leaves Zenit St Petersburg at the end of the season.
Feb 17, 09:56
Late Jonas header gives Benfica slim lead over Zenit St Petersburg
Jonas's 91st-minute header gives Benfica a 1-0 lead to take to Zenit St Petersburg in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 16, 21:39
Live Commentary: Benfica 1-0 Zenit St Petersburg - as it happened
Relive Benfica's last-gasp victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie in Lisbon.
Feb 16, 18:45
Andre Villas-Boas astonished by Jose Mourinho's Chelsea exit
Andre Villas-Boas describes Chelsea's sacking of Jose Mourinho as "quite incredible", saying that owner Roman Abramovich has "sacked basically every coach that he's had".
Jan 19, 11:43
In Off The Post: The Sam Matterface Column - Jose Mourinho special
In his latest Sports Mole column, commentator Sam Matterface has his say on Jose Mourinho's Chelsea departure.
Dec 18, 11:54
Live Commentary: Gent 2-1 Zenit St Petersburg - as it happened
Relive Gent's 2-1 victory over Zenit St Petersburg in Group H of the Champions League which saw the Belgian side progress to the last 16 of the competition.
Dec 9, 19:15
Team News: Hulk rested for Gent clash
Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk is rested for the Champions League tie with Gent.
Dec 9, 18:53
Head coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck: Gent "are full of confidence"
Gent "are full of confidence" as they prepare to take on Zenit St Petersburg, according to head coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck.
Dec 8, 14:49
Champions League matchday six: Five things to look out for
Ahead of the final round of Champions League group matches, Sports Mole selects five things that might be worth keeping an eye on.
Dec 7, 16:54
Champions League: Group permutations
Sports Mole takes a look at what teams have to do in the final group matches to secure their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Nov 26, 12:08
Nuno: 'Valencia will progress to Champions League knockout stage'
Valencia coach Nuno believes that his side were punished for their mistakes by Zenit St Petersburg, but that they will progress from Group H of the Champions League.
Nov 24, 22:59
Live Commentary: Zenit St Petersburg 2-0 Valencia - as it happened
Relive our text commentary as Zenit win Group H and complicate Valencia's last-16 bid by beating them 2-0 in St Petersburg to preserve their 100% Champions League record.
Nov 24, 16:30
Team News: Valencia make three changes for Champions League clash against Zenit
Valencia boss Nuno Santo makes three changes to his team for tonight's Champions League clash against Zenit St Petersburg.
Nov 24, 16:13
Champions League matchday five: Five things to look out for
Ahead of the fifth batch of Champions League group matches, Sports Mole picks out five things to keep a close eye on.
Nov 23, 11:53
Live Commentary: Lyon 0-2 Zenit St Petersburg - as it happened
Relive the action from the Group H Champions League game between Lyon and Zenit St Petersburg at the Stade de Gerland which saw Zenit qualify for the knockout stages.
Nov 4, 19:15
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Radamel Falcao not a Zenit St Petersburg target'
Zenit St Petersburg boss Andre Villas-Boas says that the club are not plotting a move for Radamel Falcao this January.
Oct 29, 11:15
Andre Villas-Boas hoping for Radamel Falcao reunion at Zenit St Petersburg?
A report claims that Andre Villas-Boas is eyeing up a reunion with Radamel Falcao at Zenit St Petersburg, with a January bid in the pipeline.
Oct 26, 22:31
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's Premier League action
In his weekly Sports Mole column, Sam Matterface pays close attention to the Manchester derby, Aston Villa, Jose Mourinho and Watford.
Oct 26, 15:55
Live Commentary: Zenit St Petersburg vs. Lyon - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's Champions League coverage as Group H leaders Zenit St Petersburg beat visiting Lyon 3-1 in Russia.
Oct 20, 19:15
Chelsea face 'world record £37.5m payout' if they sack Jose Mourinho
Chelsea could reportedly be forced to hand over a record compensation fee if they sack manager Jose Mourinho.
Oct 7, 00:43
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to face no action over Eva Carneiro abuse claims
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho faces no action over claims that he verbally abused club doctor Eva Carneiro, the Football Association confirms.
Sep 30, 18:07
Andre Villas-Boas delighted with Zenit St Petersburg performance
Andre Villas-Boas reveals his delight after watching Zenit St Petersburg reach the top of Group H with a 2-1 win over Gent.
Sep 30, 02:38
Oleg Shatov strike keeps Zenit St Petersburg top
Oleg Shatov scores as Zenit St Petersburg stay top of Group H with a win over Gent.
Sep 29, 21:36
Live Commentary: Zenit St Petersburg 2-1 Gent - as it happened
Relive all the action from Zenit St Petersburg's 2-1 win over Gent in their Champions League Group H clash.
Sep 29, 19:14
Team News: Hulk starts for Zenit St Petersburg against Gent
Brazilian forward Hulk will start for Zenit St Petersburg as they look to strengthen their grip on Group H with victory at home to Gent.
Sep 29, 19:05
Andre Villas-Boas: 'We stuck to our gameplan'
Andre Villas-Boas praises his Zenit St Petersburg players for executing his gameplan in the 3-2 triumph over Valencia.
Sep 17, 03:41
Live Commentary: Valencia 2-3 Zenit St Petersburg - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Hulk scores twice to lead Zenit to a 3-2 win away to Valencia in their Champions League opener.
Sep 16, 18:45
Andre Villas-Boas to leave Zenit St Petersburg at end of season
Zenit St Petersburg boss Andre Villas-Boas says that he will leave the Russian side at the end of the season.
Sep 10, 10:13
Report: Tottenham Hotspur launch bid for Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly launch an €18m (£13m) bid for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel.
Aug 31, 14:55
Champions League: Who could English teams draw?
Sports Mole takes a look at the best and worst case scenarios for the four English clubs in today's Champions League group draw.
Aug 27, 09:30
Oriol Romeu to complete Southampton switch?
A report claims that Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu is travelling to Southampton for a medical ahead of a permanent move to the club.
Aug 12, 13:09
Doctor Eva Carneiro facing Chelsea axe from Jose Mourinho?
Jose Mourinho reportedly decides that Eva Carneiro will no longer attend first-team matches and training sessions following his criticism of the doctor at the weekend.
Aug 11, 16:33
Tony Pulis excited by club-record purchase of Salomon Rondon
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis hopes that Salomon Rondon will hit the ground running in the Premier League, but admits his new signing may take time to settle.
Aug 10, 16:48
Harry Redknapp: 'Dimitar Berbatov, Emmanuel Adebayor wouldn't work together'
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp does not think Emmanuel Adebayor and Dimitar Berbatov would be a good strike partnership for Aston Villa.
Aug 2, 10:41
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I regret leaving Tottenham Hotspur'
Rafael van der Vaart admits his regret at leaving Tottenham Hotspur in 2012.
Jul 22, 14:53
Andrey Arshavin joins Kuban Krasnodar
Russian club Kuban Krasnodar sign Andrey Arshavin on a one-year deal, following his release by Zenit St Petersburg.
Jul 13, 16:29
