FIFA backs troubled Saint Petersburg pitch
Saint Petersburg (AFP) – FIFA on Monday said it was confident problems plaguing the pitch at the new Saint Petersburg stadium will be fixed in time for the Confederations …
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Chelsea’s Ivanovic joins Russia’s Zenit
February 1, 2017 Branislav Ivanovic, Chelsea, Leagues: EPL, Leagues: Russian Premier League, Zenit St Petersburg No Comments
Moscow (AFP) – Defensive stalwart Branislav Ivanovic ended his hugely successful Chelsea career on Wednesday when he signed for Zenit Saint Petersburg for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old Serbian …
Chinese club swoops for Belgium international
Brussels (AFP) – China’s buying binge continued into the New Year with Tianjin Quanjian FC luring Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel away from Zenit Saint Petersburg with an 18 million …
Zenit beat Ufa to keep tabs on leaders Spartak
Moscow (AFP) – Zenit St Petersburg bounced back from a disappointing defeat in their previous Premier League match at Krasnodar beating Ufa 2-0 on Wednesday to narrow the gap on …
Zenit face Krasnodar boosted by Europe run
Moscow (AFP) – Zenit St Petersburg face Krasnodar this weekend boosted by a fifth straight win in the Europa League and the return of three players from suspension. Zenit …
Zenit St Petersburg face stern test of unbeaten start
Moscow (AFP) – Russian Premier League joint leaders Zenit St Petersburg face a tough game at Terek Grozny on Sunday as they look to maintain their unbeaten run after …
Zenit beat Ural to join Spartak on top in Russia
Moscow (AFP) – Zenit St Petersburg beat Ural Yekaterinburg 2-0 on Sunday to go level on points with Russian Premier League leaders Spartak Moscow. Spartak kept top spot having …
Veteran Lucescu appointed Zenit football coach
Saint Petersburg (AFP) – Zenit Saint Petersburg have entrusted veteran Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu with the task of getting them back into Champions League football after a disappointing campaign, …
Last-gasp Jonas goal gives Benfica edge over Zenit
In-form striker Jonas headed a dramatic injury-time winner for Benfica as the Portuguese champions beat 10-man Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 …
Sevilla’s Europa League title defense in jeopardy against Zenit St Petersburg
Sevilla’s Europa League title defense is in jeopardy as their quarter-final tie against Zenit St Petersburg is poised precariously at 2-1 heading into today’s return leg in Russia. The …