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No Place for Kerzhakov In Russia Squad

No Place for Kerzhakov In Russia Squad

DYNAMO Moscow striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov has been left out of Guus Hiddink's provisional Russia squad for this summer's Euro 2008. 15 May 2008
Russia - How They Qualified

Russia - How They Qualified

There were many more auspicious surroundings in which to book qualification for Euro 2008 but the 1,800-capacity Estadi Comunal in Andorra La Vella might just have well have been the Maracana or Nou Camp for Russia. 8 May 2008
Russia Profile

Russia Profile

GOALKEEPERS 8 May 2008
Hiddink Rules Out Chelsea Job

Hiddink Rules Out Chelsea Job

RUSSIA manager Guus Hiddink will never make a return to club management despite reports linking him with Chelsea, the former Socceroo boss's agent has revealed. 22 Apr 2008
Hiddink Bemoans Russian League

Hiddink Bemoans Russian League

Russia coach Guus Hiddink blamed a lack of competitive edge in the domestic Premier Liga after his side lost 3-0 in their friendly with Romania in Bucharest on Wednesday. 28 Mar 2008
Hiddink Signs New Russia Contract

Hiddink Signs New Russia Contract

Russia coach Guus Hiddink has signed a new contract to remain in the post until the end of June 2010. 25 Mar 2008
Hiddink Dodges Bullet to Reach Finals

Hiddink Dodges Bullet to Reach Finals

"Like winning a game of Russian roulette" was how coach Guus Hiddink described the dramatic climax to Russia's Euro 2008 qualifying campaign. 1 Dec 2007
Hiddink Agent: Russia Deal Not Yet Signed

Hiddink Agent: Russia Deal Not Yet Signed

Russia coach Guus Hiddink has not yet signed a new contract, leaving the Dutchman open to a possible offer from England who are searching for Steve McClaren's successor. 28 Nov 2007
Hiddink Aims to Improve After Qualification

Hiddink Aims to Improve After Qualification

Russia coach Guus Hiddink admits he was surprised by his team's qualification for Euro 2008 and believes they are far from the finished article. 23 Nov 2007
Hiddink Happy to Survive Russian Roulette

Hiddink Happy to Survive Russian Roulette

Russia coach Guus Hiddink was delighted to see his side qualify for next summer's European Championships at the expense of England, but likened his team's bumpy progress through Group E to a nervy game of Russian roulette. 22 Nov 2007
Hiddink Still Sick Over Loss

Hiddink Still Sick Over Loss

Russia coach Guus Hiddink admits he is still "sick" from his side's defeat at Israel on Saturday and concedes that his team now have only a slim chance of qualifying for Euro 2008. 21 Nov 2007
Mutko: No Regrets Over Hiddink

Mutko: No Regrets Over Hiddink

Russian FA president Vitaly Mutko has defended his decision to extend coach Guus Hiddink's contract after seeing the team's chances of reaching Euro 2008 dented by defeat in Israel. 19 Nov 2007
Hiddink Bemoans Defensive Errors

Hiddink Bemoans Defensive Errors

Russia coach Guus Hiddink could not hide his disappointment after seeing his side concede a late winner to Israel in Tel Aviv. 18 Nov 2007
England Lifted By Israel Win

England Lifted By Israel Win

England's hopes of reaching Euro 2008 received a huge lift when Israel claimed an injury-time 2-1 victory over Russia in their Group E clash in Tel Aviv. 18 Nov 2007
Hiddink: Plenty of Work Still to Do

Hiddink: Plenty of Work Still to Do

Russia coach Guus Hiddink insists his players will not relent in their quest to qualify for next year's Euro 2008 finals as they prepare for Saturday's crucial clash with Israel. 16 Nov 2007
'England Don't Deserve To Qualify'

'England Don't Deserve To Qualify'

ENGLAND do not deserve to qualify for Euro 2008, Russia boss and former Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink has insisted. 15 Nov 2007