Category: Features
Stanislav Cherchesov – Is he the right man for Russia?
By Saul Pope
New Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov has just named his first Russia squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Turkey and Ghana. His ...
Stanislav Cherchesov – Can he Fix the Sbornaya?
By Manuel Veth -
It is now official—Stanislav Cherchesov is the man appointed to guide Russia’s Sbornaya toward a successful World Cup on home soil. ...
Eastern Promises – The Story of Sergey Litvinov
By Ruli Endepe Alfaizin -
“Aku ora opo-opo (I’m alright)” was his answer whenever he was asked about his condition.
Sergey Litvinov is not your typi ...
Spartak Moscow – Europa League Failure and Alenichev Chaos
Manuel Veth -
Spartak Moscow under the leadership of Dmitry Alenichev was poised to make the next step in the club’s development, which was to return ...
Introducing Zenit’s Target Miguel Almirón
Ralph Hannah and Manuel Veth -
Too short, too thin, even the way he walked and smiled he didn’t seem like your typical athlete—those were my first im ...
Lazar Marković – Another Chance or Another Departure?
Alexey Yaroshevsky -
I distinctly remember my personal delight when Liverpool announced the signing of Benfica Lisbon’s exciting 20-year-old forward ...
