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Arshavin wants Spanish switch
Andrei Arshavin is set to snub a move to England after revealing his dream to play in Spain next season. The Russia star, who plays his club football for Zenit St Petersburg, has produced two magical performances to steer his side into the last four of Euro 2008 and has been linked with a move to a number of Europe's top teams.
23 Jun 2008, 9:43 AM
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Hiddink hails Russia
Guus Hiddink hailed his Russian side after they produced a stunning performance to send Holland crashing out of Euro 2008. The Dutch, who had won all three of their group games, were completely outplayed by Hiddink's men with the mercurial Andrei Arshavin inspiring his side to a famous victory.
22 Jun 2008, 12:05 PM
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Hiddink remaining realistic
Guus Hiddink has urged his Russian players to keep their feet firmly on the floor ahead of their crucial Group D clash with Sweden. Russia can qualify for the last eight with a win in Innsbruck but Hiddink says his side must remain realistic ahead of the game.
18 Jun 2008, 9:48 AM
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Greece no longer the word
Russia's Dutch coach Guus Hiddink masterminded the demise of reigning European Champions Greece and maintained his own Euro 2008 hopes. Russia's deserved 1-0 victory, courtesy of a Konstatin Zyryanov first half goal, also sends Spain through as Group D winners. Russia will join them in the quarter-finals if they beat Sweden on Wednesday.
14 Jun 2008, 9:34 PM
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Stats Special: Greece v Russia
Reigning champions Greece will hope to bounce back from their opening day defeat by Sweden on Saturday night when they face Russia in Salzburg.The Greeks were beaten 2-0 last Tuesday and take on a Russia side still smarting from their 4-1 thrashing by Spain.
14 Jun 2008, 4:03 PM
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Spain 4-1 Russia
David Villa scored a high-class hat-trick as Spain got their tournament off to the perfect start with a 4-1 victory over Russia in Innsbruck. The striker scored twice in the first-half and again 12 minutes from time as many pundits' tip for the tournament produced a fine performance as they bid to win their first major trophy since 1964.
10 Jun 2008, 7:50 PM
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Spain v Russia: The big-match stats
Much-fancied Spain begin their European Championship campaign against Russia on Tuesday evening. Here we take a look at the big match stats ahead of the first game in Group D, which also includes reigning champions Greece, who face Sweden in the day's late kick-off.
10 Jun 2008, 5:25 PM
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Horror for Hiddink as Israel help England
England's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008 rest in their own hands after Israel produced a stunning performance to defeat Russia in Tel Aviv. Omer Golan's stoppage time strike broke Russian hearts as Israel recorded a surprise 2-1 win against Guus Hiddink's men.
17 Nov 2007, 8:48 PM
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Israel in Mercedes incentive
Russia's players are on a £100,000-a-man bonus to qualify for the European Championships, but the Israel men could net themselves a brand new car if they score on Saturday after a mystery England fan pledged to buy each Israeli goalscorer a top of the range Mercedes.
16 Nov 2007, 10:09 PM
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Russian starlet eyes Israel win
Russia starlet Diniyar Bilyaletdinov claims scoring the winning goal in Saturday's Euro2008 qualfiying clash with Israel will make him the 'happiest man in the world'. The Lokomotiv Moscow man has been linked with a move to Chelsea in January - but could face an uncomfortable reception should he help to to kill off England's qualification hopes.
15 Nov 2007, 4:58 PM



