Football
Tashuyev: Zenit players grown sated with success
Yenisei coach Sergei Tashuyev says fatigue, not Semak's management, explains Zenit's flat form, pointing to new arrivals like Karpukas and Kondakov.
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Ike Iroegbu Joins Zenit From Varese
American forward Ike Iroegbu explains why he chose Zenit, crediting his agent's pitch and friends' recommendations, and reveals he only knows two Russian words so far.
Yegor Ryzhov Set for Miami After VTB League Spell
Russian centre Yegor Ryzhov, 21, leaves the VTB League for Miami's NCAA programme, with federation official Sergei Monya predicting double-double numbers each game.
Andrey Mostovoy leaves Zenit for Lokomotiv on loan
Zenit coach Oliveira thanked Mostovoy after his loan move to Lokomotiv, where the midfielder has already scored against Baltika in two appearances.
Zenit Battle Past Lokomotiv 2-1 in RPL Round 8
Luis Enrique's second-half winner, assisted by Pedro, sealed a comeback victory after Rudenko had put Lokomotiv ahead at the break.
Sasa Zdjelar joins Armenian club Noah
The Serbian midfielder signs with league-leading Noah as a free agent after Sochi and Fakel both failed to complete summer transfer deals for him.
Emmanuel Mammana hospitalised after on-pitch collision
The Vélez Sarsfield defender broke six ribs and suffered a punctured lung colliding with his own goalkeeper during the draw with Newell's Old Boys.
Rudenko Gives Lokomotiv Early Lead Over Zenit
Aleksandr Rudenko scored in the 18th minute as referee Nikita Novikov waved off a foul appeal from Vilmar Barrios, letting Lokomotiv's goal against Zenit stand.
Mostovoy Predicts 2:1 Win for Zenit Over Lokomotiv
Ex-Spartak star Alexander Mostovoy gives Zenit 55% odds and forecasts a 2:1 scoreline as the sides meet at Gazprom Arena on Saturday.
Alexander Medvedev on Ivanovic's demands at Zenit
Zenit's board chairman says reports of coach Dusko Ivanovic's harshness were overblown but confirms he is demanding as the club targets the VTB League title.
Zhbanov: Toughest Pre-Season Under Ivanovic at Zenit
Zenit forward Georgi Zhbanov says Dusko Ivanovic's demanding methods pushed him through the hardest pre-season training of his career.
Alvarado Agrees to Move to Spartak Moscow
Roberto Alvarado has agreed to join Spartak Moscow from Guadalajara, with the transfer set to be discussed by both clubs in January, sources say.
MBA's Zubkov and Savkov injured in Zenit clash
Andrei Zubkov suffered a jaw fracture and Pavel Savkov a concussion after colliding during MBA's Kondrashin-Belov Cup semi-final win over Zenit.
SEHA League Cancelled for 2026/2027 Season
Belarusian Handball Federation chief Vladimir Konoplev says the regional SEHA League won't run next season, citing political and military tensions, with new Belarus-Russia tournaments planned instead.