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Tag: russia

Massimo Carrera leads Spartak Moscow to the title summit

Massimo Carrera leads Spartak Moscow to the title summit

May 17, 2017 by Paul Little

With their first title win in sixteen seasons, Paul Little discusses the influence of Spartak Moscow manager Massimo Carrera.

Numbers at play - Science predicts Confederations Cup success for Russia

Numbers at play – Science predicts Confederations Cup success for Russia

May 8, 2017 by Alan Moore

With the Confederations Cup an intriguing test for Russian infrastructure, Alan Moore uses science to predict success for the host country this summer.

Media scaremongers destroyed by Russian football's 'Gentlefan' ambush

Media scaremongers destroyed by Russian football’s ‘Gentlefan’ ambush

March 17, 2017 by Alan Moore

After weeks of negative media, hopes for the 2018 World Cup and Russian football in general got a shot in the arm from a ‘Gentlefan’ revolution, writes Alan Moore.

Real or fake news - A very Russian report

Real or fake news – A very Russian report

February 28, 2017 by Alan Moore

In his latest dispatch from Russia, Alan Moore discusses the continuing corruption in football regulations, hooliganism and how preparations for World Cup 2018 are progressing.

Carrera guides chaotic Spartak Moscow to five point winter break gap

Carrera guides chaotic Spartak Moscow to five point winter break gap

December 13, 2016 by Paul Little

One of Russia’s biggest clubs, Spartak Moscow, is enjoying something of a renaissance under Italian coach Massimo Carrera.

World Cup 2018 Russia - Going, going, gone?

World Cup 2018 Russia – Going, going, gone?

December 13, 2016 by Alan Moore

Amid the various scandals in the world of football, Alan Moore discusses the impact on the next World Cup which will be held in Russia.

The kids are not alright - football child abuse

The kids are not alright – football child abuse

December 2, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore gives his perspective on the child abuse scandal that has rocked the football world over the last week or so.

Football corruption - the new trend

Football corruption – the new trend

October 3, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore looks at corruption in football in the aftermath of Sam Allardyce’s rapid demise just 67 days into his tenure as England manager.

A Tsar is reborn - Mutko returns to power in Russia

A Tsar is reborn – Mutko returns to power in Russia

September 27, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore reports on the news that Vitali Mutko remains at the helm of Russian football following last week’s election.

The only Russian election that matters

The only Russian election that matters

September 23, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore gives us the lowdown on the candidates for the Presidency of the Russian Football Union ahead of the upcoming election.

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