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VTB United League President Sergei Kushchenko previews the 2025/2026 semi-finals, noting CSKA vs Lokomotiv-Kuban and Zenit vs UNICS as key matchups with historical rivalries.
Zenit midfielder Wendel reveals the personal struggles he faced after his 2020 transfer from Sporting Lisbon, describing a period of isolation and the pressure to prove his worth at the Russian club.
Former Zenit striker Artem Dzyuba, now with Akron, opens up about his time at the club, highlighting the trophies and his role in the team's success between 2015 and 2022.
Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Wendel explains his unauthorized absence from the team's 2025 summer training camp, calling it a personal matter and expressing deep regret for his actions.
Former Zenit president Sergei Fursenko explains the club's decision to part ways with Roberto Mancini in 2018, citing tactical issues, a fifth-place finish, and the death of a key intermediary.
Former Zenit president Sergei Fursenko explains the club's decision to dismiss manager Roberto Mancini, citing tactical errors, a league slump, and the tragic loss of a key staff member.
Artem Dzyuba reflects on a dramatic 2019 RPL match where his late goal secured a 3-2 victory for Zenit over Krasnodar, describing the intensity as comparable to the 2018 World Cup.
Artem Dzyuba reflects on his dramatic late goal for Zenit against Krasnodar in 2019, comparing the emotional intensity to the 2018 World Cup. The former Zenit striker now plays for Akron.
Gazprom chairman Alexei Miller recalls telling Sergei Semak to build his own team at Zenit without immediate title demands, leading to six consecutive RPL wins.
Gazprom chairman Aleksey Miller explains Zenit's decision to appoint Sergei Semak as head coach following Roberto Mancini's tenure, highlighting the club's shift from foreign to domestic coaching talent.
Expert Alexander Bubnov analyzes how Zenit defender Igor Diveev scored against CSKA in the RPL, highlighting a critical defensive error by the opposition.
Renowned commentator Gennady Orlov analyzed the controversial no-penalty decision in the CSKA-Zenit RPL match, stating the referee made the correct call as the Zenit forward jumped over the goalkeeper.
Rostislav Vergun, Zenit's assistant coach and former Uralmash head coach, explains why comparing the responsibilities of the two positions is fundamentally flawed, highlighting the vastly different levels of accountability.
Zenit assistant coach Rostislav Vergun explains how his prior experience with Uralmash helped his team prepare for their playoff series, highlighting the pivotal third game and Uralmash's competitive spirit.
Belarus national team head coach and Zenit assistant Rostislav Vergun shares his feelings about playing against his former club Uralmash in Yekaterinburg, recalling the emotional fan support after his departure.
CSKA Moscow supporters used pyrotechnics following their 0-1 defeat to Spartak in the Russian Cup final. The match concluded the Path of Regions tournament for the 2025/2026 season.
Spartak Moscow defeated CSKA 1-0 in the Russian Cup final, earning their seventh final appearance in the tournament's history. The match took place at Lukoil Arena in Moscow.
Spartak Moscow winger Marquinhos visibly upset after being substituted in the 60th minute of the Russian Cup final against CSKA, refusing to shake coach Carcedo's hand.
Spartak Moscow supporters displayed a banner reading 'traditional values' during the Russian Cup final against CSKA, referencing a new law restricting fan banners at stadiums. The match is currently underway with the hosts leading 1-0.
In a pivotal moment during the Russian Cup final between Spartak and CSKA, referee Kirill Levnikov used VAR to overturn a red card issued to CSKA midfielder Ivan Oblyakov in the 68th minute.