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Advocaat Dismisses Russia Link

Advocaat Dismisses Russia Link

DICK Advocaat has dismissed speculation he is set to take over from Guus Hiddink as coach of the Russian national team. 28 Feb 2009
Hiddink Arrival Bit Arsh on Russia, Says Andrei

Hiddink Arrival Bit Arsh on Russia, Says Andrei

New Arsenal recruit Andrei Arshavin has mixed feelings about the appointment of Guus Hiddink as Chelsea interim manager. 13 Feb 2009
Russia Enter 2018 Race

Russia Enter 2018 Race

England face another stiff European challenge for the right to host the 2018 World Cup after Russia signalled their intent to bid for the tournament. 21 Jan 2009
Own Goals Boost Guus's Russia

Own Goals Boost Guus's Russia

Finland shot themselves in the foot against Russia on Wednesday as two own goals handed their hosts a 3-0 victory in a crucial World Cup qualifier. 16 Oct 2008
Germans Hang on for Victory

Germans Hang on for Victory

GERMANY held off a second-half fightback from Russia to move four points clear at the top of Wales' World Cup qualification group. 12 Oct 2008
Hiddink Calls On Sychev

Hiddink Calls On Sychev

RUSSIA coach Guus Hiddink has added Lokomotiv Moscow striker Dmitri Sychev to his squad ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Finland, according to a report in Sport Express. 7 Oct 2008
Laudrup Confirmed As Spartak Boss

Laudrup Confirmed As Spartak Boss

SPARTAK Moscow have officially unveiled Michael Laudrup as their new coach. 12 Sep 2008
Wales Come Close To Russian Upset

Wales Come Close To Russian Upset

Russia 2 Wales 1 A spirited Wales came within touching distance of a miraculous World Cup point in the rain-drenched Lokomotiv stadium. 11 Sep 2008
Hiddink to Defy Spurs on Pavlyuchenko

Hiddink to Defy Spurs on Pavlyuchenko

Russia boss Guus Hiddink will ignore pleas from Tottenham not to risk their new £13.8million striker Roman Pavlyuchenko in World Cup action against Wales in Moscow on Wednesday. 10 Sep 2008
Hiddink Holds Off Holland

Hiddink Holds Off Holland

A Konstantin Zyryanov penalty cancelled out Robin Van Persie's opener as Russia and Holland played out a friendly 1-1 draw in Moscow. 21 Aug 2008
Extra Gas Drives Spain to Final

Extra Gas Drives Spain to Final

CESC Fabregas is in contention for a starting place in the Euro 2008 final after David Villa picked up an injury in the victory over Russia in Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium. 27 Jun 2008
Absolutely Fab, Eh Guus?

Absolutely Fab, Eh Guus?

SUPERB Spain stormed into their first final in 24 years by rolling over in-form Russia 3-0 at Euro 2008 in Vienna. 27 Jun 2008
Arshavin - I Owe Hiddink

Arshavin - I Owe Hiddink

RUSSIA playmaker Andrei Arshavin has thanked Guus Hiddink for his chance at Euro 2008 - and he wants to repay him by sending the Dutchman into a first major final as an international coach. 27 Jun 2008
Aragones Confident Despite Russian Threat

Aragones Confident Despite Russian Threat

SPAIN coach Luis Aragones believes his team will overcome in-form opponents Russia in tomorrow night's semi-final in Vienna. 26 Jun 2008
Hiddink Highlights Narrow Margins

Hiddink Highlights Narrow Margins

GUUS Hiddink may be granted Russian citizenship following Euro 2008 but the Dutchman is refusing to forget how close it was to Steve McClaren being at the finals instead of him. 26 Jun 2008
Russian Revolution No Shock for Villa

Russian Revolution No Shock for Villa

SPAIN forward David Villa claims he is not surprised by Russia's successful run to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 despite his team's 4-1 triumph over them in their opening group encounter. 26 Jun 2008

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