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Krasnodar defeated Dynamo Moscow on penalties to reach the Russian Cup Superfinal, where they will face Spartak Moscow. The club could become the 11th different winner in the tournament's history.
Krasnodar defeated Dynamo Moscow in a penalty shootout to reach the Russian Cup Superfinal, where they will face Spartak Moscow. The club is also leading the RPL standings, putting them in contention for a historic 'golden double'.
Former Zenit star Andrey Arshavin explains why he voted for Krasnodar's John Cordoba as the RPL's best player in April, highlighting his crucial goals and top scorer status, even as Dynamo's Tyukavin won the fan poll.
Zenit St. Petersburg manager Sergei Semak has paid tribute to retiring goalkeeper Mikhail Kerzhakov, calling him a model of discipline and hard work ahead of his farewell match against Sochi.
Zenit St. Petersburg defender Vanya Drkushic previews the pivotal RPL matchday 29 clash against his former club Sochi, highlighting its personal significance and the team's focus on securing three points.
Former Zenit striker Artem Dzyuba recalls how Brazilian midfielder Wendel shocked his teammates with his incredible ball speed after joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2020.
Zenit St. Petersburg manager Sergei Semak explains the real reason behind losing the Russian Premier League title last season, pointing to player exhaustion rather than a lack of motivation.
Zenit St. Petersburg manager Sergei Semak has spoken publicly about Brazilian midfielder Wendel's habit of arriving late to team training camps, acknowledging the player's passion for football while addressing the disciplinary issues.
Zenit St. Petersburg manager Sergei Semak previews the RPL matchday 29 fixture against FC Sochi, highlighting the opponent's motivation and the expected difficulty of the encounter.
Dynamo Moscow striker Konstantin Tyukavin has been named the Russian Premier League's best player for April after a stellar month with four goals in five matches.
Zenit St. Petersburg advisor Alexander Medvedev explains the failed winter 2025 transfer of Braga midfielder Rodrigo Salazar, citing geopolitical issues despite the player's desire to join.
Football expert Alexander Bubnov has controversially stated that Zenit St. Petersburg should offer incentives to Moscow Dynamo before their upcoming matches against league leaders Krasnodar, arguing the practice is not prohibited.
With two RPL matches left, Zenit defender Vanya Drkushic reveals the squad's focused mindset, needing six points to challenge Krasnodar for the championship.
Zenit midfielder Wilmar Barrios has commented on teammate Wendel's pattern of arriving late to team training camps, a behavior that has resulted in fines for the Brazilian player.
Zenit St. Petersburg advisor Alexander Medvedev reveals midfielder Wendel was punished with a substantial fine after failing to join the team for their summer 2025 pre-season training camp.
Zenit St. Petersburg manager Sergei Semak discusses the primary objective for his first season in charge, which was securing a top-three league finish while demonstrating a clear developmental path to the club's leadership.
Zenit St. Petersburg goalkeeper Mikhail Kerzhakov details the internal discussions and potential sanctions considered by the squad after midfielder Wendel missed the start of their 2024 summer training camp.
CSKA Moscow announces new contracts for forwards Nikita Kurbanov, Semen Antonov, and Anton Astapkovich, retaining key veterans for the VTB United League playoffs.
Former Zenit striker Artem Dzyuba reveals he initially mocked midfielder Wendel after his 2020 move from Sporting Lisbon, saying the Brazilian looked like a 'drunk Indian' due to his poor early form.
Zenit St. Petersburg manager Sergei Semak discusses the significant roster management issues he faced immediately upon taking charge, including a bloated squad and no new signings planned.