Partey Named in Ghana World Cup Squad Despite Rape Charges
Thomas Partey named in Ghana's 26-man World Cup squad despite rape and sexual assault charges. FA president says 'we stand by him'. Trial set for next year.
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Thomas Partey named in Ghana's 26-man World Cup squad despite rape and sexual assault charges. FA president says 'we stand by him'. Trial set for next year.
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre names 28-man squad for 2026 World Cup, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Yoane Wissa returning. The Leopards last appeared in 1974 as
Former Spartak striker Roman Pavlyuchenko says coach Juan Carlos Karsedo's job depends on winning the Russian Cup final against Krasnodar on May 24.
Former Zenit and Russia defender Alexander Anyukov reveals the most challenging strikers he faced, including Ronaldo and top RPL attackers from CSKA, Spartak
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The Russian Football Union has officially announced the list of 20 clubs that have successfully obtained licenses to compete in the Mir Russian Premier League for the 2026/2027 campaign.
Krasnodar defeated Dynamo Moscow 6-5 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to advance to the Russian Cup Superfinal. Goalkeeper Stanislav Agkatsev was the hero, saving two crucial spot-kicks.
A 99-year-old WWII veteran congratulated Krasnodar captain Eduard Spertsyan after their cup victory over Dynamo, wishing them success against Spartak in the upcoming Russian Cup final.
Dynamo Moscow's Russian Cup journey ends in the RPL Path final after a tense penalty shootout defeat to Krasnodar. Krasnodar advances to face Spartak Moscow in the Superfinal.
Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Sperstyan discusses the upcoming RPL match against Dynamo Moscow, emphasizing recovery after their Russian Cup victory. The game is set for May 11 at VTB Arena.