Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Germany's Toni Kroos, centre, celebrates his goal against Spain. Photograph: Miguel Vidalers/Reuters Toni Kroos struck with a fierce long-range shot a minute from time to give Germany a 1-0......

PHOTOS Kerzkakhov saves the day for Russia vs Korea

Alexander Kerzhakov rescued Russia in their first World Cup finals match since 2002, scoring three minutes after coming on as substitute to salvage a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Tuesday in......

Kerzhakov hands Russia draw after Akinfeev gaffe

Veteran Alexander Kerzhakov scored three minutes after coming on as a substitute to rescue a 1-1 draw for Russia in their World Cup Group H opener against South Korea on Tuesday. The 31-year-old,......

Karagounis scripts Greek Odyssey, Russia out

Greece beat Russia 1-0 with a first-half goal from captain Giorgos Karagounis to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals on Saturday, a result that sent the Russians home after the Czech Republic beat......

Rampant Russia beat dazed Czechs 4-1

Russia swept to a 4-1 win over the Czech Republic with a slick counter-attacking display and deadly finishing on Friday to take control of what was tipped to be a tight Euro 2012 Group A. Alan......