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Shatov says it would be no surprise if Russia reach World Cup semi-finals

Shatov says it would be no surprise if Russia reach World Cup semi-finals

Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Oleg Shatov said on Tuesday that Russia can reach the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Russia striker targets 2-0 Egypt defeat

Russia striker targets 2-0 Egypt defeat

Zenit St. Petersburg striker Aleksandr Kokorin hopes Russia can dispatch Egypt 2-0 in their World Cup group stage encounter set to be held at the 64,000-seater St. Petersburg Stadium on Wednesday morning (AEST). 19 Jun 2018
Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Zenit St. Petersburg and Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic became Serbia's most capped player after the FIFA World Cup match against  Costa Rica, FIFA announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Witsel Says It's Good to Be Back to Russia

Witsel Says It's Good to Be Back to Russia

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, who played for Zenit St. Petersburg between 2012 and 2017, says it feels good to be back to Russia and play at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Belgian media reported Thursday.  15 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Zhirkov Extends Contact With Zenit

Russia Midfielder Zhirkov Extends Contact With Zenit

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov has signed a new one-year contract with Zenit, the club announced on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Zhirkov Fit and 'Well' After Leaving Training Early

Zhirkov Fit and 'Well' After Leaving Training Early

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov is fit and "well" despite having to leave Russia’s latest pre-World Cup training session on Saturday early. 9 Jun 2018
Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov resumed training with the rest of the squad after training separately in the gym on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Midfielder Zhirkov Trains Individually as Russia Resume FIFA World Cup Preparations

Midfielder Zhirkov Trains Individually as Russia Resume FIFA World Cup Preparations

NOVOGORSK, June 7 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia midfielder Yury Zhirkov trained on his own during the team's first session following their 1-1 friendly draw with Turkey on Tuesday, the Russian Football Union told Sputnik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Turkey Head Coach Lucescu Hopes Russia 'Play Well' at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Turkey Head Coach Lucescu Hopes Russia 'Play Well' at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Turkey head coach Mircea Lucescu said on Monday that he hoped hosts Russia would "play well" at this summer's FIFA World Cup. 5 Jun 2018
Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

Russia Favorites Against Saudi Arabia Even Without Kokorin - Italy Coach

ST. GALLEN, May 29 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg forward Aleksander Kokorin's injury has weakened the Russian national football team, but they still will be the favorites to win their match against Saudi Arabia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Italy head coach Roberto Mancini, who terminated his contract with Zenit earlier in May, said Monday night. 29 May 2018
Russia Midfielder Yerokhin Focuses on National Team Ahead of World Cup

Russia Midfielder Yerokhin Focuses on National Team Ahead of World Cup

NEUSTIFT IM STUBAITAL (Austria), May 25 (Sputnik) - Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia midfielder Aleksandr Yerokhin said on Friday that he has put his club season to the back of his mind and is fully focusing on the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. 26 May 2018
Rogic's Celtic out of Europa League

Rogic's Celtic out of Europa League

Tom Rogic's introduction at halftime couldn't inspire Celtic to victory, as the Hoops slumped 3-0 to Zenit St Petersburg and crashed out of Europe. 23 Feb 2018

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