CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberatesThe decision effectively prevents Russia from taking part in World Cup qualifying playoffs, scheduled later this month, as no CAS hearing h...
19 Mar, 2022, 12.46 AM IST
Russia's request to suspend World Cup playoff rejectedThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is still to rule on the legal basis of the ban, but a decision is not expected for several weeks a...
18 Mar, 2022, 07.45 PM IST
Ukraine war impact: Russia suspended from international soccerThe IOC said this action was needed to "protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants." De...
01 Mar, 2022, 11.25 AM IST
To Russia, with no love: Putin's aggression leaves F1 looking for new venue, Olympic body eyes blanket banSports federations and broadcasters are cornering Putin by banning Russia.
28 Feb, 2022, 05.01 PM IST
International Judo Federation suspends Vladimir Putin as honorary presidentThe conflict has entered a fourth day with Moscow ordering its troops to advance in Ukraine "from all directions", while the West responded...
27 Feb, 2022, 03.46 PM IST
Since USSR’s dissolution in 1991, Russia have struggled to make an impact at the world stageThere was a time when the Soviet Union’s red shirt, with CCCP on the chest, inspired fear in most opponents. But since the 15 republics wen...
14 Jun, 2018, 10.36 AM IST
Hours before kick-off, Russia urges world to focus on World Cup and shun negativityThe Russian Football Union's director general, Aleksandr Alaev, urged football fans from across the world to ignore "some critical remarks"...
13 Jun, 2018, 02.49 PM IST
The story of food and football in RussiaAny major sporting event like the World Cup is, when conducted by an authoritarian state, an exercise in the bread-and-circuses approach to...
09 Jun, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
- INTERVIEW-Soccer-Russian game left in the cold after calendar switch
SOCCER-RUSSIA/KOLOSKOV (INTERVIEW):INTERVIEW-Soccer-Russian game left in the cold after calendar switch
30 Nov, 2016, 10.49 PM IST
- In sporting wilderness, Crimea team seeks fixtures
SOCCER-CRIMEA:In sporting wilderness, Crimea team seeks fixtures
22 Nov, 2016, 07.04 PM IST
- Soccer-In sporting wilderness, Crimea team seeks fixtures
SOCCER-CRIMEA/:Soccer-In sporting wilderness, Crimea team seeks fixtures
22 Nov, 2016, 06.54 PM IST
- Soccer-Fun-loving wolf named as World Cup mascot
SOCCER-WORLDCUP/MASCOT:Soccer-Fun-loving wolf named as World Cup mascot
22 Oct, 2016, 02.25 PM IST
- Soccer-Mutko says might quit as Russian football chief
SOCCER-RUSSIA/MUTKO:Soccer-Mutko says might quit as Russian football chief
20 Oct, 2016, 07.40 PM IST
- Soccer-Players in Eastern Europe often go unpaid for months, says FIFPro
SOCCER-PLAYERS/FIFPRO:Soccer-Players in Eastern Europe often go unpaid for months, says FIFPro
26 Sep, 2016, 05.25 PM IST
- Soccer-Russian fans group leader Shprygin arrested in Moscow
SOCCER-RUSSIA/SHPRYGIN:Soccer-Russian fans group leader Shprygin arrested in Moscow
24 Sep, 2016, 06.05 PM IST
- Mutko wins new term as Russian Football Union president
SOCCER-RUSSIA-RFU:Mutko wins new term as Russian Football Union president
24 Sep, 2016, 04.55 PM IST
Russia puts 89 Western leaders on secret ban listBritain's former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg is among a secret list of 89 Western leaders declared persona non-grata by Russia, prompt...
31 May, 2015, 08.52 PM IST