Why Putin won't fire sports minister over doping scandal

- 'I think it's something to do with the political system in Russia. When your people are being attacked, Putin will protect those people whom he appointed and trusted for so long.' IMAGE:......

Russian football chief resigns after Euro 2012 flop

Russian soccer chief Sergei Fursenko quit his post on Monday following Russia's disappointing showing at Euro 2012. Fursenko, who also sits on the UEFA executive board, resigned after meeting......

Russian coach ponders future

Russia coach Georgy Yartsev is to take a week to ponder his future following Wednesday's 7-1 drubbing by Portugal in a World Cup qualifier in Lisbon."He said he needed time to think things over,"......

Big bonus awaits French

French players will earn a fat bonus if they retain their European title but victory in the Euro 2004 final would earn Sweden's coaches nothing extra.Zinedine Zidane and his team mates can pick up......

Euro 2004 playoff draw opens way for favourites

The major countries were kept apart in the Euro 2004 playoff draw on Monday, opening the way for Spain, the Netherlands, Russia, Turkey and Croatia to reach next year's finals.Spain need to......