sergei ignashevich

Spain v Russia - player ratings

Spain v Russia - player ratings

A tense knockout fixture was played out between Russia and Spain, with the hosts' grit and defensive resilience beating out the class of Spain in possession. 2 Jul 2018
Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Russia into last eight after shootout win over Spain

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s instant hero as he saved penalties by Koke and Iago Aspas in the shoot out (4-3) to end Spain’s World Cup and send the home nation into the quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Russia and Spain head into extra-time

Russia and Spain head into extra-time

The World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the game going into extra time. 2 Jul 2018
Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich became the oldest player to score an own goal at the World Cup in his country's game against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Dzyuba, Golovin to start for Russia against Spain

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin were named in Russia's starting lineup for the team's round of 16 match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup, the Russian national football team announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 1 Jul 2018
Guus Hiddink attends Russia training session

Guus Hiddink attends Russia training session

Former Socceroos head coach Guus Hiddink attended Russia's training session at their World Cup base camp in Novogorsk today. 28 Jun 2018
Spain benefit from having three 'very different' forwards – Ignashevich

Spain benefit from having three 'very different' forwards – Ignashevich

Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich said on Wednesday that having three "very different" strikers is the “trump card” of Spain, the team World Cup hosts Russia will be facing in the Round of 16 match in Moscow on Monday morning AEST. 27 Jun 2018
Ignashevich keen to exploit Spain's weaknesses

Ignashevich keen to exploit Spain's weaknesses

CSKA Moscow and Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich says his side will try to exploit Spain's weaknesses in their upcoming round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Russia plot to hit Spain on the counter - Ignashevich

Russia plot to hit Spain on the counter - Ignashevich

CSKA Moscow and Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich says that his side's next World Cup opponents Spain were great at team play - but Russia still had a chance on the counter-attack. 27 Jun 2018
Ignashevich remembers Spain heartbreak at Euro 2008

Ignashevich remembers Spain heartbreak at Euro 2008

CSKA Moscow and Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich says the UEFA Euro 2008 semi-final was the most memorable match between Russian and Spain in his career. 27 Jun 2018
Russia Coach Urges Fans Not to Worry

Russia Coach Urges Fans Not to Worry

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Wednesday that there was no need to worry about the national team as they were doing their job ahead of the World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Relaxed and Comfortable’ Playing Alongside Ignashevich

Russia Defender Kutepov ‘Relaxed and Comfortable’ Playing Alongside Ignashevich

Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Tuesday that playing alongside veteran defender Sergei Ignashevich was a "relaxing and comfortable experience." 6 Jun 2018
'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

'Dzyuba Determined, Ready to Help His Team' at World Cup - Ex-Russia Forward

ST. PETERSBURG, June 3 (Sputnik) - Former Russia forward Sergei Kiriakov told Sputnik on Sunday that Artem Dzyuba was named in Russia’s final FIFA World Cup squad because of his determination and readiness to help the team. 4 Jun 2018
Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

Dzyuba, Kutepov, Gabulov Named in final Russia squad

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - On loan Arsenal Tula forward Artem Dzyuba, Spartak Moscow defender Ilya Kutepov and Club Brugge goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov have been included in Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, the Russian Football Union announced on its official website on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Ignashevich is Russia's 'Best Defender'

Ignashevich is Russia's 'Best Defender'

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Former Lithuania defender Nerijus Barasa told Sputnik on Saturday that Sergei Ignashevich was Russia's "best defender" and there was no need to pay attention to his age. 3 Jun 2018
Russia's Performance Against Austria ‘Alarming’

Russia's Performance Against Austria ‘Alarming’

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Former Soviet Union forward Sergey Andreyev told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia’s performance during a recent friendly with Austria ahead of the FIFA World Cup was "alarming." 3 Jun 2018