European league champions and European qualification 2018-19
A comprehensive list of all the champions, European qualifiers and relegated teams across the major leagues.
Night King visits Lokomotiv before Battle of Winterfell
The Night King had a busy time as the Battle of Winterfell finally arrived in Game on Thrones. On Sunday, however, he popped in to Lokomotiv Moscow.
Spartak star punished for road rage attack
Spartak said Guliyev had been driving to training on Wednesday when he "got into a conflict with a pedestrian and used brute force against him."
Lokomotiv Moscow confirm death of midfielder
Lokomotiv have said they are "shocked by the tragedy" of the midfielder, who played for Lokomotiv's youth team.
Russian league game played in -25C conditions
The Russian Premier League game between Yenisey and Akhmat Grozny has gone ahead despite temperatures reaching around -25C (-13F) with wind chill.
Spartak drop two players in Instagram dispute
Spartak Moscow left two players out of their squad for a Europa League game against Rapid Vienna amid a dispute over a video posted on Instagram.
John Terry turns down Spartak Moscow move
Chelsea legend John Terry has turned down the chance to join Spartak Moscow on a one-year contract after holding talks with the club and his family.
Terry close to Spartak Moscow move - sources
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry is in talks with Spartak Moscow over a shock move, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.
Rostov could leave World Cup stadium after row
The Rostov Arena, built for the World Cup, is hosting a concert by Russian rapper Basta on Sept. 29, eleven days before Rostov are due to play.
Man Utd chief scout named Zenit sporting director
Javier Ribalta, who joined Manchester United as their chief scout 13 months ago, has left to become the sporting director at Zenit St. Petersburg.
Monaco agree fee for WC star Golovin - sources
AS Monaco have agreed a fee for Russian star Aleksandr Golovin, who is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 club, sources tell ESPN.
Krychowiak to join Lokomotiv on loan - sources
The 28-year-old, who was relegated from the Premier League while on loan at West Bromwich Albion last season, remains surplus to requirements.
Putin wants WC stadiums used for football
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the country's 12 World Cup venues should be mainly used for football, and not transformed.
Real Madrid sign goalkeeper Lunin from Zorya
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, 19, from Zorya Luhansk for a reported initial fee of €8.5 million.
European qualification, honours 2017-18
A comprehensive list of all the champions, European qualifiers and relegated teams across the major leagues.
Zenit punished for another racism infraction
UEFA has ordered Zenit St Petersburg to play their next European game behind closed doors in another racism sanction.
Zenit appoints Semak to replace Mancini
Zenit St. Petersburg has named Sergei Semak as its new coach after Roberto Mancini left to take charge of Italy.
Mancini to leave Zenit St Petersburg as coach
Roberto Mancini is to leave Zenit St Petersburg after the two parties mutually agreed to terminate the Italian coach's contract.
Tosno make history with Russian Cup win
Tosno have won the 2017-18 Russian Cup with a 2-1 win over second-division side Avangard Kursk in Volgograd.
What went wrong at Zenit this season?
For the third season in a row the richest club in Russia, Zenit St Petersburg, won't take part in the Champions League. Here is why.
Lokomotiv seal Russian Premier League title
Lokomotiv Moscow have won the Russian Premier League for the first time in 14 years.
Zenit's Mancini agrees to talks for Italy job
Roberto Mancini is willing to be the next coach of Italy and will enter into contract negotiations later this month.
Spartak, Zenit fined for fans' racist chants
Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg have both been fined for racist chants by their fans, the latest such incident Russia.
Bear performing at Russian game 'inhumane'
Footage of a bear performing in front of fans before a match in Russia has been condemned as "shocking and inhumane" by animal welfare group PETA.
Russian fans forgo singing after fatal fire
Russian clubs played in near silence on Saturday as the country mourned 64 people killed in a shopping mall fire.
Prem Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Zenit St Petersburg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Rostov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Spartak Moscow | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| FK Rubin Kazan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| FC Arsenal Tula | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Krylia Sovetov | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Akhmat Grozny | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| Krasnodar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CSKA Moscow | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Dinamo Moscow | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| FC Ufa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| Gazovik Orenburg | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| FC Tambov | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| Sochi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |