Yuri Zhirkov
Born: August 20, 1983 (age 41)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 11st 11lb (75kg)
Hometown: Tambov, Russia
Nationality: 
Russian
RussianPosition: Midfielder
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Sports Mole has 50 articles about Yuri Zhirkov. Articles 1 to 40:
How have Chelsea fared on previous trips to Russia?
As Chelsea prepare for Wednesday's Champions League game against Zenit St Petersburg, Sports Mole takes a look at how the Blues have fared on previous trips to Russia.
Dec 6, 13:00
Markku Kanerva hopes Finland can be "fully focused" against Russia
Russia are bidding to bounce back from their 3-0 opening group defeat to Belgium.
Jun 15, 15:21
How Russia could line up against Finland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Russia could line up for their Euro 2020 clash with Finland on Wednesday afternoon.
Jun 14, 11:13
Preview: Finland vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Championship clash between Finland and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 14, 10:40
Belgium 3-0 Russia: Lukaku dedicates goal to Eriksen in Red Devils win
Romelu Lukaku struck a brace in a comfortable 3-0 win for Belgium over Russia.
Jun 12, 22:26
How Russia could line up against Belgium
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Russia could line up for their Euro 2020 opener with Belgium on Saturday.
Jun 10, 11:49
Russia Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's European Championship, Sports Mole assesses the chances of a Russia side which reached the quarter-finals as host nation of the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 9, 17:00
Preview: Slovakia vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup qualification clash between Slovakia and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 28, 14:30
Preview: Russia vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between Russia and Turkey, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 9, 09:19
Preview: Hungary vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Hungary and Russia, including team news and injury news.
Sep 4, 16:15
Preview: Russia vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Russia and Serbia, including team news and injury news.
Sep 1, 12:15
Preview: Zenit St Petersburg vs. RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Champions League meeting between Zenit St Petersburg and RB Leipzig.
Nov 3, 18:15
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, 14:30
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, 17:28
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, 22:00
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, 21:54
Team News: Russia recall Denis Cheryshev against Croatia
Russia recall Denis Cheryshev for their World Cup quarter-final clash with Croatia.
Jul 7, 17:51
Team News: Spain drop Andres Iniesta for last-16 clash with Russia
Spain drop veteran midfielder Andres Iniesta for their World Cup last-16 clash with hosts Russia.
Jul 1, 13:53
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, 11:30
Team News: Uruguay make four changes for Group A clash with Russia
Uruguay make four changes to their starting lineup for this afternoon's Group A showdown with Russia, while the tournament hosts bring in three new faces.
Jun 25, 13:54
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, 20:52
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, 18:01
Team News: Sergei Ignashevich given start by Russia
Veteran defender Sergei Ignashevich is named in Russia's starting lineup for their World Cup opener with Saudi Arabia.
Jun 14, 15:04
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, 20:48
Russia held by Turkey in final pre-World Cup friendly
Aleksandr Samedov's strike is cancelled out by Yunus Malli as Russia are held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in their final pre-World Cup friendly.
Jun 5, 18:55
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, 15:34
Russia hold Spain in six-goal friendly international
Russia and Spain play out a thrilling 3-3 goal in their World Cup warm-up friendly.
Nov 14, 21:12
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
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
On This Day: Fernando Torres back on scoring trail with brace against Chelsea
On this day in 2010, Fernando Torres scored twice against Chelsea to continue Liverpool's Premier League resurgence and temporarily end questions over his lack of form.
Nov 7, 06:00
Marc Janko strike guides Austria past Russia
Marc Janko scores the only goal of the game to guide Austria to a 1-0 victory over Russia in their Euro 2016 qualifier.
Jun 14, 19:00
On this day: Chelsea put seven past sorry Sunderland at Stamford Bridge
On this day in 2010, Chelsea continue their charge to the Premier League title by thrashing Sunderland 7-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 08:10
Europa League roundup: Everton draw at Krasnodar, Napoli beat Slovan Bratislava
Sports Mole rounds up this evening's early Europa League games.
Oct 2, 20:32
Team News: Marouane Fellaini, Dries Mertens come into Belgium XI
Marouane Fellaini, Dries Mertens and Thomas Vermaelen all come into the Belgium XI for their World Cup Group H clash with Russia.
Jun 22, 16:06
Russia come from behind to draw with South Korea
Russia come from behind to rescue a point against South Korea in a 1-1 draw in Cuiaba.
Jun 18, 00:50
Half-Time Report: Russia, South Korea goalless after cagey first period
Russia and South Korea go into the break in Cuiaba with the score level at 0-0.
Jun 17, 23:46
Preview: Russia vs. South Korea
Sports Mole runs the rule over the World Cup Group H match between Russia and South Korea in Cuiaba.
Jun 15, 19:05
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 1-0 Russia - as it happened
Relive Northern Ireland's famous win over Russia in a rearranged World Cup qualifier with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Aug 14, 19:00
Live Commentary: Brazil 1-1 Russia - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of Brazil's 1-1 draw with Russia at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 25, 19:00
Preview: Northern Ireland vs. Russia
Sports Mole previews Friday's Group F World Cup qualification clash between Northern Ireland and Russia.
Mar 20, 15:40
