Preview: Finland vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Championship clash between Finland and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 14, 10:40
Roberto Martinez hails "very pleasing" Belgium win over Russia
One of the favourites for the tournament cruised to a routine triumph over Russia in their opening match.
Jun 12, 23:58
Belgium 3-0 Russia: Lukaku dedicates goal to Eriksen in Red Devils win
Romelu Lukaku struck a brace in a comfortable 3-0 win for Belgium over Russia.
Jun 12, 22:26
Roberto Martinez insists Belgium can cope with Euros expectation
Roberto Martinez's men sit at the top of FIFA's world ranking table.
Jun 11, 19:38
Preview: Belgium vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Belgium and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 10, 11:14
Russia Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's European Championship, Sports Mole assesses the chances of a Russia side which reached the quarter-finals as host nation of the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 9, 17:00
Preview: Russia vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Russia and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 10:57
Preview: Poland vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Poland and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 30, 10:30
Preview: Slovakia vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup qualification clash between Slovakia and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 28, 14:30
Preview: Russia vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Russia and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 25, 13:00
Preview: Malta vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Malta and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 22, 20:16
Preview: Lazio vs. Zenit St Petersburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Lazio and Zenit St Petersburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 22, 12:46
Preview: Serbia vs. Russia – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Nations League clash between Serbia and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 19:26
Preview: Turkey vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Turkey and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 15:00
Preview: Russia vs. Hungary - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's UEFA Nations League clash between Russia and Hungary, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 12, 12:58
Preview: Russia vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between Russia and Turkey, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 9, 09:19
Preview: Hungary vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Hungary and Russia, including team news and injury news.
Sep 4, 16:15
Preview: Russia vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Russia and Serbia, including team news and injury news.
Sep 1, 12:15
Which host nations can benefit at Euro 2020?
As many as 12 different cities will host matches at Euro 2020 next summer, but which nations are in line to benefit from the new system introduced by UEFA?
Oct 30, 20:20
Scotland boss Clarke determined to address possession problems
Clarke's team soon face another tough test against Belgium on Monday.
Sep 6, 23:04
Low unfazed by threat of Nations League relegation
Germany could be left with nothing to play for if Holland beat France on Friday.
Nov 14, 17:59
Stanislav Cherchesov to stay on as Russia manager
Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov and his coaching team are to stay on for at least two more years after agreeing fresh terms.
Jul 27, 18:44
Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov: 'The country is in love with us'
Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov says that his players earned the love and respect of the Russian public at the World Cup.
Jul 8, 09:18
Live Commentary: Russia 2-2 Croatia (3-4 on pens) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Croatia's penalty-shootout win against Russia, as the Vatreni held their nerve to reach the World Cup semis.
Jul 7, 17:59
Russia defeat Spain on penalties at World Cup
Russia are through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout victory over Spain after Sunday's fixture in Moscow had ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jul 1, 17:45
Live Commentary: Spain 1-1 Russia (3-4 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Russia progress through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout win over Spain.
Jul 1, 14:00
Stanislav Cherchesov: 'I can become a god by beating Spain'
Stanislav Cherchesov insists that "anyone can be God if he tries to" as he attempts to pull off a major shock when Russia take on Spain.
Jun 30, 16:45
Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov: 'We are prepared for knockout phase'
Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov insists that his players will be ready for the knockout phase of the World Cup.
Jun 25, 17:45
Uruguay beat 10-man Russia to top Group A
Uruguay seal top spot in World Cup Group A with a 3-0 win over 10-man Russia at the Samara Arena, with both Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani on the scoresheet.
Jun 25, 16:54
Live Commentary: Uruguay 3-0 Russia - as it happened
Relive how Uruguay secured top spot in World Cup Group A with a 3-0 win over hosts Russia, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Samara Arena.
Jun 25, 14:00
Team News: Uruguay make four changes for Group A clash with Russia
Uruguay make four changes to their starting lineup for this afternoon's Group A showdown with Russia, while the tournament hosts bring in three new faces.
Jun 25, 13:54
Russia beat Egypt 3-1 to close in on qualification from Group A
Russia produce an emphatic 3-1 victory over Egypt in Group A of the 2018 World Cup at the St Petersburg Stadium to move closer to qualifying for the next round.
Jun 19, 20:52
Team News: Mohamed Salah named in Egypt's starting lineup to face Russia
Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's starting lineup for this evening's Group A clash against Russia, while the home side make two changes from their last outing.
Jun 19, 18:01
Live Commentary: Russia 3-1 Egypt - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as the hosts beat Egypt 3-1 in the second round of fixtures in Group A.
Jun 19, 18:00
Stanislav Cherchesov: 'Russia ready to stop Egypt star Mohamed Salah'
Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov insists that his players are "ready to stop" Egypt talisman Mohamed Salah when the two sides lock horns in the World Cup.
Jun 18, 20:17
Denis Cheryshev delighted after Saudi Arabia brace
Russia winger Denis Cheryshev says that he is delighted after netting twice in the hosts' 5-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia.
Jun 15, 11:46
Stanislav Cherchesov: 'Russia need to move on'
Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov says that his side need to "forget" Thursday afternoon's thrashing of Saudi Arabia ahead of their next Group A tie with Egypt.
Jun 15, 10:51
Hosts Russia thrash Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener
Hosts Russia run riot in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup, thrashing Saudi Arabia 5-0 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jun 14, 17:59
Team News: Sergei Ignashevich given start by Russia
Veteran defender Sergei Ignashevich is named in Russia's starting lineup for their World Cup opener with Saudi Arabia.
Jun 14, 15:04
Live Commentary: Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia - as it happened
Relive Russia's memorable 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia as the host nation get their 2018 World Cup campaign off to a dream start.
Jun 14, 15:00