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Russia want Uefa decision overturned

Russia have appealed to UEFA in a bid to have their suspended point deduction and €120,000 fine overturned.

Skipper unrepentant after loss

Andrey Arshavin has hit back at the criticism surrounding Russia's elimination from Euro 2012 and says it is not his side's concern.

Russia fined by UEFA

The Russian Football Union has been fined by Uefa for crowd trouble in their 1-1 draw with Poland.

Boss laments Euro exit

Russia manager Dick Advocaat has lamented his side's exit from Euro 2012 after last night's loss to Greece.

Forward ready for Group A decider

Russia striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov is ready for the tough battle he anticipates against Greece as his side look to make the quarter's.

Kokorin ruled out for Greece tie

Russia forward Aleksandr Kokorin has picked up a torn hamstring ahead of their Group A decider against Greece tomorrow.

Malafeev praises Advocaat impact

Russia goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev says head coach Dick Advocaat deserves praise for their impressive start to Euro 2012.

Striker rues missed chances

Russia striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov was disappointed with his side's inability to find a winning goal in the clash with Poland.

Advocaat wants same again

Russia coach Dick Advocaat has tried to manage expectations ahead of tonight's Group A clash with co-hosts Poland in Warsaw.

Kerzhakov just happy to win

Aleksandr Kerzhakov says he is not concerned with his poor finishing in Russia's opening game and says he is just happy to win.

Russian FA in supporter plea

The Russian FA has urged its supporters to behave after they threw fireworks and displayed illicit banners during Russia's first game.

Advocaat cautious despite win

Russia coach Dick Advocaat believes his side still have room for improvement following their 4-1 win over Czech Republic.

Advocaat confident in chances

Russia coach Dick Advocaat insists his side can go all the way at Euro 2012, if they believe in themselves.

Malafeev - Nerves creeping in

Russia goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeev admits there are nerves in the camp ahead of Friday's Euro 2012 clash against Czech Republic.

Russia keeper fighting injury

Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is still struggling with a knee injury ahead of his side's opening match on Friday.

Russia are outsiders - Advocaat

Russia manager Dick Advocaat has played down his sides Euro 2012 chances despite an impressive recent win over Italy.

Advocaat sees improvements in side

Russia coach Dick Advocaat believes Friday night's 3-0 win over Italy proves they have what it takes to go far at Euro 2012.

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