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Euro 2012 Preview: Team Russia

June 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Team: Russia Nickname: Sbornaya Rankings: FIFA (11), Elo (17), SPI (15) Odds: 20-1 Euro History: Champions (1960*), Finals (1964*, 1972*, 1988*), Semifinals (1968*, 2008) Qualified (1992, 1996, 2004) Last Five Tournaments:DNQ – SF – DNQ – GS – GS History: … read more »

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Eto’o scores again for new club Anzhi

September 12, 2011 by benim

Samuel Eto’o scored his second goal in two matches in Russia after acknowledging he knew little about his new club Anzhi Makhachkala before a record-breaking move to the volatile North Caucasus region. Nearly 10,000 fans filled the crumbling Dynamo stadium … read more »

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Eto’o saves day for Anzhi on Russian debut

August 27, 2011 by benim

Anzhi Makhachkala debutant Samuel Eto’o saved the day for his new club by scoring an equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw at Rostov in the Russian Premier League on Saturday. The 30-year-old came on as a substitute in the 57th … read more »

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Liverpool inflicted second defeat of the season on Chelsea

November 7, 2010 by benim

Fernando Torres produced a striker’s masterclass to score twice as Liverpool inflicted only a second defeat of the season on Premier League leaders Chelsea. The Spain international has a liking for playing the Londoners at Anfield, as his six goals … read more »

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Champions League: Ronaldo on target as Real zink Milan

October 19, 2010 by benim

Real Madrid took a big step toward reaching the second round of the Champions League with a 2-0 home win over Group G rivals AC Milan on Tuesday night, while Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Arsenal also maintained their perfect start … read more »

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