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Spartak Moscow midfielder Ayaz Guliyev apologised after the incident.
Spartak Moscow midfielder Ayaz Guliyev has apologised after he was accused of hitting a pedestrian with his car before getting out and attacking him.
Spartak said Guliyev had been driving to training on Wednesday when he “came into a conflict” with a pedestrian.
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“On April 10, there was a traffic incident involving Spartak midfielder Ayaz Guliev,” a Spartak statement said.
“On the way to the training camp our player came into conflict with a pedestrian and used brute force against him.
“Subsequently…
Lokomotiv Moscow player Alexei Lomakin has died.
Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow have confirmed the death of 18-year-old player Alexei Lomakin.
Lokomotiv have said they are “shocked by the tragedy” of the midfielder, who played for Lokomotiv’s youth team and “details of the tragedy are being cleared up,” without providing further details.
Russian media earlier reported that Lomakin’s mother had reported him missing.
He had been undergoing medical treatment for an injury sustained last month.
Rubin Kazan youth player Norik Avdalyan scored an impressive backflip penalty in Russia’s National Student league.
Chelsea legend John Terry has turned down the chance to join Spartak Moscow on a one-year contract after holding talks with the club and with his family.
Terry pulled out of a charity match he was scheduled to participate in on Saturday in order…
John Terry left Aston Villa after his one-year contract expired at the end of last season .
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry is in talks with Spartak Moscow over a shock move to Russia, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC….
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The FC crew look back on the 2018 World Cup and identify four stars who either improved their stock in Russia or saw it take a hit with their play.
Free-Kick: Classic World Cup final as ‘Best Young Player’ Mbappe powers France to World Cup glory; Luka Modric wins World Cup Golden Ball Russian Premier League club FC Rostov have threatened to leave their stadium in a row over a concert being played there.
The Rostov Arena, built for the World Cup, is hosting a concert by Russian rapper Basta on Sept. 29 — just 11 days before Rostov are due to play Orenburg.
Concerts are one way in which the government are looking to pay off the large maintenance costs of last summer’s tournament but Rostov have said the concert could damage the playing surface.
Rostov moved into the 45,000 capacity…
Raphael Honigstein dives into Manchester United’s transfer situation, while Steve Nicol wonders if the club is still a top destination for players.
Jose Mourinho doesn’t feel his Manchester United side are benefitting from their pre-season matches in the International Champions Cup. Javier Ribalta, who joined Manchester United as their chief scout just 13 months ago, has left the club to become the sporting director at Zenit St. Petersburg.
Ribalta, 37, signed a deal until 2020-21, Zenit announced on Tuesday. Sources told ESPN FC last week that Ribalta would make the move.
In a statement, Ribalta said he was looking forward to not only strengthening the club, but also giving “special attention” to Zenit’s youth academy.
“I am very happy that I have become part of such a club,”…
AS Monaco have agreed a fee for Russian star Aleksandr Golovin, who is expected to sign for the Ligue 1 club on a five-year deal, sources have told ESPN.
Golovin is yet to undergo his medical, but sources say that Monaco have agreed a fee with C…
PSG’s Neymar says he’s used to being criticised for everything, following Brazil’s quarter-final exit at the World Cup where questions were raised for his on-pitch behaviour.
PSG head coach Thomas Tuchel says he is excited to work alongside his front three of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani.
After Tim Weah’s goal in PSG’s loss to Bayern Munich, the FC crew examine the USMNT youngster’s development and his future with the French giants.
Paris Saint-Germain defensive midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak is on the verge of joining Russian champions Lokomotiv Moscow on a season-long loan with an option to buy, a source has told ESPN FC.
The 28-year-old, who was relegated from the Premier League while on loan at West Bromwich Albion last season, remains surplus to requirements at Parc des Princes as he lacks the technique coach Thomas Tuchel wants from his midfielders.
According to the source, Krychowiak will join Lokomotiv for the campaign…