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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F24%2Fsteve-clarke.jpg "Steve Clarke pictured in charge of Scotland on June 8, 2019")
Steve Clarke urges Scotland to follow Russia lead and reconnect with fans
Russia captain Artem Dzyuba is surprised the Scottish media does not have more faith in their national team.Oct 10, 05:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F40%2Fserge-gnabry.jpg "Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry celebrates scoring their third goal against Tottenham on October 1, 2019")
Champions League Team of the Week - Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Serge Gnabry
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the week for matchday two of the group stages, including Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and four-goal Serge Gnabry.Oct 3, 10:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F37%2Fsergei-semak.jpg "Zenit St Petersburg head coach Sergei Semak pictured in April 2019")
Preview:Zenit St Petersburg vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Champions League game between Zenit St Petersburg and Benfica.Sep 30, 13:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F33%2Fmemphis-depay.jpg "Olympique Lyonnais' Memphis Depay celebrates scoring their third goal on August 16, 2019")
Preview:Lyon vs. Zenit St Petersburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Champions League Group G showdown between Lyon and Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg, including predictions and possible team news.Sep 15, 16:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F26%2Fartem-dzyuba-russia.jpg "Russia's Artem Dzyuba scores their first goal from a penalty in the game against Spain on July 1, 2018")
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Everton scout Russian striker Artem Dzyuba?
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton reportedly had scouts present to watch Russia striker Artem Dzyuba against Scotland on Friday night.Sep 8, 18:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F36%2Fandrew-robertson.jpg "Scotland's Andrew Robertson looks dejected on September 6, 2019")
Russia come from behind to deal hammer blow to Scotland's Euro hopes
Steve Clarke's side are now six points off second place in Group I.Sep 6, 21:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F25%2Fante-rebic-croatia.jpg "Croatia's Ante Rebic celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal in the game against Argentina on June 21, 2018")
Croatia end Russia's run on pens to reach World Cup semi-finals
Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, following a 2-2 draw after extra time, to reach the World Cup semi-finals.Jul 7, 20:54
Cardiff City show interest in Zenit St Petersburg forward Artem Dzyuba?
Cardiff City reportedly identify Zenit St Petersburg forward Artem Dzyuba as a possible signing during the summer transfer window.Jul 7, 11:13
Russia defeat Spain on penalties at World Cup
Russia are through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout victory over Spain after Sunday's fixture in Moscow had ended in a 1-1 draw.Jul 1, 16:45
Live Commentary: Spain 1-1 Russia (3-4 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Russia progress through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout win over Spain.Jul 1, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fdiego-costa-david-silva.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018")
Preview:Spain vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup last-16 clash between Spain and Russia.Jun 29, 10:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Uruguay striker Luis Suarez in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Bolivia in October 2017")
Uruguay beat 10-man Russia to top Group A
Uruguay seal top spot in World Cup Group A with a 3-0 win over 10-man Russia at the Samara Arena, with both Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani on the scoresheet.Jun 25, 15:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Luis Suarez in action during the World Cup game between Egypt and Uruguay on June 15, 2018")
Live Commentary: Uruguay 3-0 Russia - as it happened
Relive how Uruguay secured top spot in World Cup Group A with a 3-0 win over hosts Russia, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Samara Arena.Jun 25, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F25%2Fmohamed-salah-egypt.jpg "Egypt's Mohamed Salah in action with Russia's Yuri Zhirkov in the World Cup match on June 19, 2018")
Russia beat Egypt 3-1 to close in on qualification from Group A
Russia produce an emphatic 3-1 victory over Egypt in Group A of the 2018 World Cup at the St Petersburg Stadium to move closer to qualifying for the next round.Jun 19, 19:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fmohamed-salah.jpg "Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt during a World Cup qualifying match with Congo in October 2017")
Team News: Mohamed Salah named in Egypt's starting lineup to face Russia
Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's starting lineup for this evening's Group A clash against Russia, while the home side make two changes from their last outing.Jun 19, 17:01
Live Commentary: Russia 3-1 Egypt - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as the hosts beat Egypt 3-1 in the second round of fixtures in Group A.Jun 19, 17:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Frussia.jpg "Russia's players celebrate going 2-0 up against Saudi Arabia in their Group A clash with Saudi Arabia in Moscow at the 2018 World Cup on June 14, 2018")
Hosts Russia thrash Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener
Hosts Russia run riot in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup, thrashing Saudi Arabia 5-0 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.Jun 14, 16:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fdenis-cheryshev.jpg "Denis Cheryshev scores the second during the World Cup opener between Russia and Saudi Arabia on June 14, 2018")
Live Commentary: Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia - as it happened
Relive Russia's memorable 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia as the host nation get their 2018 World Cup campaign off to a dream start.Jun 14, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Frussia_1.jpg "Russia's Aleksandr Samedov celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates during the World Cup warm-up friendly with Turkey on June 5, 2018")
Preview:Russia vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the opening game of the 2018 World Cup as hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia in Moscow.Jun 12, 19:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Frussia.jpg "The Russian team poses ahead of their international friendly with Turkey in June 2018")
World Cup preview: Russia
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the host nation's chances of success at their own tournament.Jun 7, 09:11
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Russia put faith in domestic players for home World Cup
Russia name a largely domestic-based squad for the World Cup this summer, with just two of their 23 players playing outside of the tournament's host nation.Jun 3, 14:34
Wales thrash Russia to claim historic win and Group B top spot
Wales pull off a historic feat by thrashing Russia to reach the last 16 at Euro 2016.Jun 20, 20:50
Half-Time Report: Wales on course for Euro 2016 knockout phase
Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Neil Taylor put Wales on the brink of the Euro 2016 knockout phase.Jun 20, 19:47
Slovakia overcome Russia in Group B
Vladimir Weiss and Marek Hamsik score the goals as Slovakia record a 2-1 win over Russia in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Lille.Jun 15, 14:51
Benfica sneak past Zenit St Petersburg to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Nicolas Gaitan's late goal helps Benfica to a 3-1 aggregate victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the last 16 of the Champions League.Mar 9, 18:56
Danijel Milicevic fires Gent into knockout rounds
Gent book their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time in their history with a 2-1 win over Zenit St Petersburg.Dec 9, 21:40
Half-Time Report: Laurent Depoitre header gives Gent precious lead
Gent remain on course for a historic Champions League win as Laurent Depoitre's goal gives them a 1-0 half time lead over Zenit St Petersburg.Dec 9, 20:34
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
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
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, 18:15
Russia earn vital win over Moldova to boost Euro 2016 qualifying hopes
Russia put themsevles on the brink of qualifying for Euro 2016 with a 2-1 victory over Moldova thanks to goals from Sergey Ignashevich and Artem Dzyuba.Oct 9, 20:40
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, 01:38
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, 18:14
Leonid Slutsky: 'It's an important result for Russia'
Leonid Slutsky describes Russia's 7-0 victory over Liechtenstein as "an important result" in their bid to reach Euro 2016.Sep 8, 21:59
Russia beat Liechtenstein to move second in Group G
Artem Dzyuba scores four goals as Russia thrash Liechtenstein to move second in Group G.Sep 8, 20:36
Live Commentary: Russia 1-0 Sweden - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary as Russia prevail in their must-win Euro 2016 qualifier with Sweden in Moscow.Sep 5, 15:31
Moldova hold Russia to shock draw
Moldova hold Russia to a 1-1 draw at the Otkrytie Arena to register their first Euro 2016 qualification point.Oct 12, 17:56
Fabio Capello: 'Russia must improve'
Fabio Capello admits that Russia still need to improve certain aspects of their game following their 4-0 win over Liechtenstein.Sep 9, 10:59
Russia put four past Liechtenstein in opening Euro 2016 qualifier
Russia make a winning start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in Khimki.Sep 8, 17:51
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Preview:Spartak Moscow vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's trip to Spartak Moscow in the Champions League.Nov 19, 13:34
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