Russia wants to keep fans in stadiums despite coronavirus infection rate rising steadily
Russia has allowed some of the biggest crowds at sports events in Europe, even as some other countries revert back to empty stadiums.
Premier League: Branislav Ivanovic returns to English top division football with West Bromwich Albion
Right-back Ivanovic spent nine years at Chelsea, winning three league titles and three FA Cups, before joining Zenit St Petersburg in February 2017.
Brighton signs free agent Adam Lallana from Liverpool; Dejan Lovren moves to Zenit St. Petersburg
Brighton signed free agent Adam Lallana on the first day Monday of the summer transfer window after the English Premier League winner was released by Liverpool.
CSKA Moscow fined $1,460 for fans' racial abuse of Zenit St Petersburg player Malcom
The fine was the lowest financial penalty allowed for discriminatory fan behavior under RFU regulations.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Zenit St Petersburg deliver 'Player of the Month' award to Malcom via drone amidst COVID-19 shutdown
Brazilian Malcom won nearly 30% of the fan vote to pick up the award for March after Zenit build a nine-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier League standings before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic
Football fans stage walkouts during Russian Premier League games to protest arrests
So-called ultras organized walkouts during at least seven Russian Premier League games this weekend after a wave of arrests targeting Spartak Moscow fans the week before.
Ligue 1: Marseille appoint former Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas as new coach on two-year deal
Marseille have appointed boss Andre Villas-Boas as the club's new coach marking his return to football after 18 months without a club.
Jailed former Russian national team footballer Pavel Mamaev scores seven goals behind bars in six-a-side game
Russia national soccer team player Mamaev, in custody awaiting trial over alleged assaults, scored seven goals in a six-a-side game on Thursday to mark Valentine's Day at a pre-trial detention facility in Moscow
Ukrainian defender Yaroslav Rakitskiy signs for Russia's Zenit St Petersburg despite move being subjected to intense criticism
29-year-old Rakitskiy signed a contract through the end of the 2022-23 season, the Russian club said Tuesday, after spending his entire career with Shakhtar Donetsk and winning seven Ukrainian titles
Serie A: Third-placed Inter Milan lack the cunning required to kill off a match, says head coach Luciano Spalletti
While Inter have been letting matches get away, Napoli have done exactly the opposite and have won their last three Serie A away games with a goal in the last 10 minutes.
Champions League: Die-hard football fans are like '12th man', according to latest research
According to a study, hearing and seeing frequent support from fans can boost players' effort levels by up to 8 percent which works out to an entirely new player.
Roberto Mancini set to take over as Italy's new manager, claim reports
Mancini is expected to take over the national team after the final round of Russian domestic fixtures on 13 May and before the 20 May deadline set by the Italian FA.
Aleksandar Kolarov replaces Branislav Ivanovic as Serbia captain ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup
The experienced Branislav Ivanovic has captained Serbia since 2012 when he took over from ex-Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic.
Roberto Mancini favourite to takeover as Italy caoch, says he would love to lead the four-time World Cup winners
Roberto Mancini reveals his desire to coach Italy; running as favourite to lead four-time World Cup winners
Europa League: Danny Welbeck's double helps Arsenal past AC Milan; Borussia Dortmund, Lyon crash out
Danny Welbeck's controversial penalty and a Gianluigi Donnarumma howler helped Arsenal beat AC Milan in the Europa League 5-1 on aggregate, while Dortmund slumped to a shock exit at the hands of Salzburg.
Europa League: Red Star Belgrade play out drab draw against CSKA Moscow in last-32 tie
Red Star, who won Europe's premier club competition in 1991, had the best chances in driving sleet although 2005 UEFA Cup winners CSKA dominated possession.
Dakar Rally 2018: Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas placed 45th in overall standings
Villas-Boas, who made his debut in motorsport's most gruelling endurance event behind the wheel of a Toyota 4x4 on Saturday, decided to take part as a way of celebrating his 40th birthday.
Europa League draw: Who are Ostersund? Twitter reacts to Arsenal's opponent in Round of 32
However, it was Arsenal's opponents Ostersund who grabbed the attention Twitteratti who went on a joke spree.
Europa League: Arsenal draw Swedish minnows Ostersund in last 32; Napoli to take on RB Leipzig
Arsenal will need to get past a Swedish side coached by Englishman Graham Potter, a former journeyman footballer now 42 and who led Ostersund to the Swedish Cup last season.