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Amkar Perm sign Jakubko

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:19:00 GMT

Slovakian forward Martin Jakubko has signed for Russian Premier League side Amkar Perm on an 18-month deal from Ducla.

Spalletti extends Zenit contract

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:58:00 GMT

Italian coach Luciano Spalletti has extended his contract with reigning Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg until June 2015.

Pavlyuchenko seals Lokomotiv switch

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:39:00 GMT

Roman Pavlyuchenko has completed his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Lokomotiv Moscow, the Russian club have confirmed.

CSKA sign Kim In-Sung

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:42:00 GMT

Russiam Premier League side CSKA Moscow have signed Korea Republic midfielder Kim In Sung from Gangneung City on a one-year deal.

Pavlyuchenko departs for Lokomotiv Moscow

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Tottenham have reached an agreement for striker Roman Pavlyuchenko to join Lokomotiv Moscow who returns home after three full seasons in London.

Fulham sign Pogrebnyak for six months

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:33:00 GMT

Former Zenit St. Petersburg and Stuttgart striker Pavel Pogrebnyak has joined Premier League side Fulham, signing a six-month deal with the Craven Cottage club.

Djalo signs for Benfica

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:17:00 GMT

Portuguese international Yannick Djalo has signed for Benfica after his failed transfer on the last day of the August transfer window.

Deadline day as it happened

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

With the January transfer window coming to a close, FIFA.com posted a live round-up of the main events. Click here to read about the major moves and the drama of deadline day.

Roberto Carlos to finish playing in December

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:58:00 GMT

Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos, who won the FIFA World Cup™ in 2002, has said he will bring his playing career to a close in December of this year at current club Anzhi Makhachkala.

Bilyaletdinov heads for Spartak

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:03:00 GMT

Spartak Moscow have completed the signing of Everton wide-man Diniyar Bilyaletdinov for an undisclosed fee, bringing to an end two-and-a-half years on Merseyside.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com is once again celebrating the week of birthdays set to take place over the next week in the football world, including FIFA World Cup™ winners Romario and Joan Capdevila as well as Tunisia boss Sami Trabelsi.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:16:00 GMT

Featuring Pele comparing himself to legends of music and art, Lionel Messi on how criticism from Argentinians upset him, Carlos Alberto Torres writing off Brazil’s hopes in 2014, and Vinnie Jones on a day he will never forget.

January activity continues apace

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:44:00 GMT

With the transfer deadline fast approaching, FIFA.com rounds up this week's action in the global market, which has seen plenty of business on British shores.

Clubs’ economic difficulties and speculation in the transfer market go hand in hand

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:32:00 GMT

The fourth edition of the CIES Football Observatory’s Demographic Study is now available. It is an annual publication destined for anyone who wishes to acquire a scientific understanding of the European football players’ labour market.

Putin and Blatter discuss 2018 FIFA World Cup with Russian fans

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:26:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, UEFA President Michel Platini, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Russia’s Minister of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy Vitaly Mutko met with the leaders of some of Russia’s fans’ groups.

Blatter joins Russian celebrations

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:16:00 GMT

Joseph S. Blatter today joined a host of dignitaries from football and politics in celebrating the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in Saint Petersburg.

EURO in sight, World Cup in mind

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

With the UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 fast approaching, 14 European nations are anticipating the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 play-off draw. FIFA.com looks ahead to both.

Chile climb 12th amid minimal movement

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

With only 11 matches taken into account, there was little change on the latest edition of the FIFA Ranking, though Chile rose to 12th and Bosnia-Herzegovina went into a personal best of 19th.

Doumbia primed for Côte d'Ivoire chance

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:15:00 GMT

Seydou Doumbia is expected to finally get his chance to shine with Côte d'Ivoire at the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, with coach Francois Zahoui keen on relying on new players aside from the likes of Didier Drogba.

Zaragoza sign Dujmovic

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:24:00 GMT

Real Zaragoza have signed Croatia international Tomislav Dujmovic from Dynamo Moscow on loan until the end of the season, the Primera Division strugglers have announced.

Eto'o aims to end career in Anzhi

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:51:00 GMT

Samuel Eto'o has said he never considered leaving Anzhi Makhachkala "for a single second" and intends to remain at the Russian club until the end of his career.

Voronin pockets regional award

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:33:00 GMT

Dynamo Moscow and Ukraine forward Andriy Voronin has been named the best player of 2011 in the former Soviet Union region, with Alexander Kerzhakov finishing second.

Slutsky concerned by CSKA fitness

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:19:00 GMT

Leonid Slutsky has a mounting injury list as the CSKA Moscow coach prepares his side for their UEFA Champions League tie with Spanish giants Real Madrid next month.

Shocks sprung in 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the teams who have caused major surprises this past year, including American Samoa, Uruguay, the Japanese women, Al-Sadd and Basel.

The Year in Numbers

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:19:00 GMT

As 2011 draws to a close, FIFA.com looks back at some of the eye-catching stats behind the year's biggest events and achievements in the world of football.

Ambitious Anzhi appoint Krasnozhan

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:51:00 GMT

Yury Krasnozhan has been named the new coach of Anzhi Makhazhkala and expressed his delight at landing the post.

Celebrate the Season

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:23:00 GMT

The 2018 Russia Local Organising Committee would like to wish a warm Season’s Greetings to the global football community.

Draw has Barça cautious, Bayern pleased

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:09:00 GMT

Barcelona will not be taking Bayer Leverkusen lightly in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, while Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have said they are pleased with their draws in CSKA Moscow and Basel respectively.

Manchester duo handed tricky tasks

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:32:00 GMT

The draw for the last 32 and the final 16 of the UEFA Europa League was made today, with Manchester City and Manchester United handed difficult ties against FC Porto and Ajax respectively.

Who will win the UEFA Champions League?

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:31:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which team you think will be crowned European champions at the Allianz Arena in May 2012.

Milan-Arsenal, Napoli-Chelsea in last 16

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:24:00 GMT

AC Milan and Arsenal will do battle for a place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, while the draw for the Round of 16 also threw up Napoli-Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen-Barcelona and CSKA Moscow-Real Madrid.

Spurs suffer as group stage concludes

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:13:00 GMT

Birmingham City, Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out, while there was joy for qualified AZ Alkmaar, Club Brugge and Rubin Kazan, as the UEFA Europa League group stage concluded.

Draw sees PAOK, Rubin progress

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:10:00 GMT

Ten-man Rubin Kazan scored a second-half equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw at PAOK Salonika, a result which meant both sides qualified for the knockout stages at Tottenham Hotspur's expense.

Wisla profit as PSG, Fulham exit

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:51:00 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain and Fulham have both suffered surprisingly early exits from the UEFA Europa League, while the likes of Lazio, Twente, Wisla Krakow and Stoke City are through to the last 32.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:23:00 GMT

As with every Sunday at FIFA.com, it is time to look forward to the week's birthday celebrations in the world of football, including Saudi legend Sami Al Jaber, Danish defender Daniel Agger and Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Spalletti calls for 'top-class' signings

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:04:00 GMT

After his side safely booked their place in the UEFA Champions League last 16 earlier this week, Zenit St. Petersburg coach Luciano Spalletti called on the club to sign "at least a pair of top-class players".

Mancunian misery as four progress

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:11:00 GMT

The UEFA Champions League group phase reached a dramatic finale as both Manchester sides crashed out while goal-hungry Lyon sensationally advanced along with CSKA Moscow, Basel and Napoli.

Manchester misery for United, City

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:43:00 GMT

Manchester United tumbled out of the UEFA Champions League at the group stage for the first time since 2005 after a stunning loss at Basel with Manchester City also out, while Lyon achieved a seven-goal miracle to progress.

Berezutsky spurs CSKA passage

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:56:00 GMT

CSKA Moscow sneaked into the UEFA Champions League knockout stages as Vasili Berezutsky scored three minutes from time to give the Russians a 2-1 victory at Inter Milan.

A star returns to school, Russia win again

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:49:00 GMT

After the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, the development of the game has moved at incredible pace and over the last two months Russia claimed yet another crown, while an El Salvador star has hit the books.

Trio progress on dramatic night

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:05:00 GMT

A breathtaking evening of UEFA Champions League action saw Chelsea, Marseille and Zenit St Petersburg advance to the Round of 16. FIFA.com recaps all the drama.

Zenit draw past struggling Porto

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Zenit St. Petersburg are through to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League at Porto's expense after holding the Portuguese club to a goalless draw at the Estadio do Dragao.

Seven spots still up for grabs

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:45:00 GMT

Sixteen clubs will enter the last round of UEFA Champions League group-stage action still dreaming of reaching the knockout phase, with seven places up for grabs on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Russia proud to be hosting FIFA World Cup™

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:08:00 GMT

One year on from the award of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ to Russia it appears that positivity surrounding the tournament is already at a high level.

Big guns reflect on tough draw

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:19:00 GMT

There was a cautious tone amongst the voices of Europe's elite nations, as all were expecting a tough time of it at the UEFA EURO 2012 finals, with many of the favourites being drawn together.

A New Frontier for Football: Russia, One Year After Zurich

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

The largest country on the planet is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup.

Twente triumph, Schalke seal top spot

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:49:00 GMT

FC Twente beat Fulham 1-0 to leave the Premier League side with work to do in Group K, Schalke sealed first place in Group J, while Lokomotiv Moscow booked their place in the knockout stages.

Lokomotiv beat Graz to progress

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:25:00 GMT

A 3-1 win at home to Sturm Graz tonight ensured that Lokomotiv Moscow progressed to the UEFA Europa League knockout stages, with Maicon, Dmitri Sychev and Dennis Glushakov bagging the goals.

Petrescu extends contract with Kuban

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:28:00 GMT

Russian Premier League side Kuban Krasnodar have agreed a new deal with coach Dan Petrescu, the 43-year-old Romanian committing himself to the club until 2015.

Zenit stay on top, Anzhi edge CSKA

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:26:00 GMT

Zenit St Petersburg have entered the winter break at the top of the table in Russia after a 2-1 win over Lokomotiv Moscow, while Anzhi defeated second-placed CSKA Moscow 2-1 through a Samuel Eto'o spot-kick.