Alan Dzagoev

FIFA World Cup 2018: Denis Cheryshev shines as Russia thump Saudi Arabia 5-0 to launch campaign in style

Denis Cheryshev struck twice for Russia as the World Cup hosts thumped Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the tournament in Moscow on Thursday.

Hull City appoint former Russia coach Leonid Slutsky as manager

Hull City were relegated from the Premier League last season and hope that the appointment of Leonid Slutsky, who won three Russian Premier League titles with CSKA Moscow will propel them back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Champions League: Manchester United, Barcelona top groups to enter last-16; Atletico Madrid eliminated

Manchester United and Juventus were among the sides to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich gained a measure of revenge over Paris Saint-Germain.

Euro 2016: Russia will be forgotten, not missed as another shambolic showing ends their campaign

Since its 3-0 victory over Lithuania in March, Russia has won only one and lost five of its eight matches. With the World Cup on its home turf only two years away, the national side is in disarray.

Lack of midfield options, ageing defence hamper Russia's chances at Euro 2016