Russia record holder Ignashevich retires after World Cup exit

The 38-year-old defender, who spent his entire club career at Russian clubs, was a key member of Russia's run to the last eight at their home tournament. IMAGE: Sergei Ignashevich was a key member......

FIFA World Cup: 5 reasons why Spain lost

Spain fell victim to own patience and Russian resistance IMAGE: Saul of Spain and Andres Iniesta of Spain console teammate Koke. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images More than 74 per cent......

PICS: Russia beat Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

IMAGE: Russia’s goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev pulls off an acrobatic save with his foot to deny Spain’s Iago Aspas from the fifth kick in the penalty shoot-out, in the Round of 16 match, at......

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

IMAGE: Mohamed Salah of Egypt smiles during warm up. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images Russia got their World Cup campaign off to a dream start with a 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia but face......

World Cup hosts Russia suffer more misery in loss to Austria

IMAGE: Russia's Igor Akinfeev, Sergei Ignashevich, Anton Miranchuk, Vladimir Granat and team mates look dejected at the end of the match. Photograph: Leonhard Foeger/Reuters World Cup hosts......