Dynamo defender Evgen Khacheridi sidelined
Soccernet staffDynamo Kiev defender Evgen Khacheridi has been ruled out until the end of 2009 after breaking his toe in Ukraine's World Cup play-off defeat to Greece last week.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Hiddink tight-lipped on future
Soccernet staffGuus Hiddink will take time to reflect on his future after Russia were denied a place at the World Cup finals by Slovenia before deciding if he returns to club football.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Croatia surprise inclusion in Euro 2012 top seeds
Soccernet staffThe Euro 2012 qualification seedings have been announced, with Croatia a surprise inclusion in the group of top seeds.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Villain Henry as Ireland, Ukraine, Russia exit in play-offs
Soccernet staffAll 32 World Cup finalists are now decided after play-offs in Europe, Africa and between Uruguay and Costa Rica confirmed the continents' representatives in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Andrei Arshavin admits worries ahead of Slovenia showdown
Soccernet staffArsenal star Andrei Arshavin has admitted he is concerned about his own form ahead of Russia's World Cup play-off, second leg with Slovenia on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Zhirkov believes London move is behind injury woe
Soccernet staffYuri Zhirkov believes his ongoing knee problems since arriving at Chelsea have been caused by his move to London.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Pavlyuchenko reveals desire to return to Spartak
Soccernet staffTottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has revealed he has a "huge desire" to return to Spartak Moscow.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Yuri Zhirkov staying positive
Soccernet staffYuri Zhirkov is remaining upbeat in the face of the persistent injury problems that have prevented him from making a lasting impact at Chelsea since his summer move from CSKA Moscow.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Pavlyuchenko "insists" on leaving Spurs in January
Soccernet staffTottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is planning showdown talks with manager Harry Redknapp after the international break and will "insist" on being allowed to leave the club in January.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Guus Hiddink warns Roman Pavlyuchenko
Soccernet staffRussia coach Guus Hiddink has once again voiced his concerns over Roman Pavlyuchenko's ongoing failure to secure a regular place in Harry Redknapp's Tottenham team.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Spalletti eyes Zenit and Italy jobs
Soccernet staffFormer AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has held talks about taking over at Russia's Zenit St Petersburg but also has his eye on the Italy job once Marcello Lippi leaves.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Big brother Brown steels youngsters for Barnsley
Soccernet staffGabriel Obertan is in line for his Manchester United debut, while senior defender Wes Brown has warned his young team-mates they face a test of character against Barnsley at Oakwell in the Carling Cup.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009Spartak go top
Soccernet staffSpartak Moscow moved, temporarily at least, to the top of the Premier Liga as they despatched rock-bottom FC Khimki 3-0.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009Guardiola philosophical after shock loss
Soccernet staffBarcelona coach Pep Guardiola knows life has become much harder for them in Group F following their Champions League defeat to Rubin Kazan - but he had few complaints about his side's performance despite the 2-1 defeat.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "russia" make the list?
