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Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Krasnodar celebrate first Russian league title
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Russian Premier League - Krasnodar v Dynamo Moscow - Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, Russia - May 24, 2025 Krasnodar's Victor Sa and Eduard Spertsyan celebrates after Jhon Cordoba scores their first goal REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Russian Premier League - Krasnodar v Dynamo Moscow - Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, Russia - May 24, 2025 Krasnodar's Joao Victor in action with Dinamo Moscow's Nicolas Marichal REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Russian Premier League - Krasnodar v Dynamo Moscow - Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, Russia - May 24, 2025 Dynamo Moscow's Yaroslav Gladyshev in action with Krasnodar's Lucas Olaza REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Russian Premier League - Krasnodar v Dynamo Moscow - Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, Russia - May 24, 2025 Krasnodar's Eduard Spertsyan lifts the trophy to celebrate with teammates after winning the Russian Premier League REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov /File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Russian Premier League - Krasnodar v Dynamo Moscow - Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, Russia - May 24, 2025 Krasnodar's Fedor Smolov celebrates with the trophy after winning the Russian Premier League REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov/File Photo KRASNODAR, Russia - FC Krasnodar won their first Russian Premier League title on Saturday, halting Zenit St Petersburg's six-year winning streak, but are unlikely to play in Europe next season. Russia's national team and club sides were banned from European competitions after Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022, prompting numerous sanctions. FC Krasnodar, from the city in southern Russia, were founded in 2008 by the local retail magnate and billionaire Sergei Galitsky. They finished second in the Russian Premier League last year and reached the Russian Cup final in 2014 and 2023, losing both on penalties. Krasnodar beat Dinamo Moscow 3-0 on Saturday to finish one point ahead of Zenit St Petersburg. They have Russian international goalkeeper Stanislav Agkatsev and striker Alexander Chernikov in their squad, along with Armenian midfielder and team captain Eduard Spertsyan. Colombian striker Jhon Cordoba opened the scoring in the title-clinching game against Dinamo Moscow. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said last month that Russian clubs would be readmitted into the continent's competitions once the war in Ukraine is over. "Of course, it's regrettable. But bring on the Champions League, we will show you!," said Krasnodar fan Andrey Bragin outside the club's Ozon Arena stadium. The black-and-green team, also known as the Bulls, have experience of playing in Europe, finishing third in their Champions League group in 2020 after facing Chelsea, Sevilla and Rennes. Krasnodar manager Murad Musayev, 41, said he was overwhelmed with joy at winning the Russian title. "I hope we will return to the Champions League," he said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Alex Ovechkin's unexpected Moscow trip sparks speculation about NHL exit
Ovechkin's Moscow move fuels rumors of NHL farewell (Image via: Getty Images) When Alex Ovechkin speaks, the hockey world listens. But when he stays silent, it listens even harder. This time, it's not what Ovi said, but what he didn't and where he's heading that has everyone buzzing. At 39, with 21 NHL seasons under his belt and one year left on his five-year deal with the Washington Capitals, the Russian machine is once again the center of controversy. Is the Great 8 preparing for one final hurrah in D.C. or plotting a jaw-dropping return to his roots in Russia? Alex Ovechkin 's mysterious silence raises doubts about NHL future Reports have surfaced that Ovechkin will be flying to Moscow at the end of May. His agent, Gleb Chistyakov, stirred the pot further with a vague remark: 'There are certain plans… he will tell about them himself if he wants.' The ambiguity couldn't have been more deliberate. It wasn't a denial, it wasn't confirmation, it was bait. And the hockey world took it. Moscow isn't just a vacation spot for Ovi. It's home. It's where his hockey journey began with Dynamo Moscow, and where his legacy first sparked to life. His early days in the Russian Superleague weren't just a warm-up act, they were a warning shot to the NHL. Fast forward to today, and it wouldn't be out of character for him to close the circle where it all began. Adding fuel to the speculation, Dynamo Moscow's president Viktor Voronin isn't exactly playing coy. 'Of course, we are ready to accept him with pleasure,' he said. That's not diplomacy. That's a door wide open. All this comes just weeks after Ovechkin shut down retirement talk following a playoff exit against Carolina. Sure, he's under contract for one more year, but don't think for a second that makes his next move predictable. A broken leg didn't stop him from racking up 44 goals in 65 games, so don't expect logic to dictate his final chapter either. Also Read: 2025 NHL Conference Finals best bets: Eetu Luostarinen, Matt Duchene and top underrated playoff value picks to win big The NHL wants to believe Ovechkin's farewell tour is still on the books. But what if it never happens? What if he skips the sentimental send-off and bolts for Russia, rewriting his ending on his own terms? Whether this is misdirection or a calculated hint, Alex Ovechkin's next move isn't just a career decision. It could shake the very fabric of hockey history. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Russia Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Russia Today
Russian footballer crowned greatest goalkeeper ever
Soviet footballing legend Lev Yashin has been named the greatest goalkeeper in the sport's history by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). Yashin leads the organization's latest all-time ranking, ahead of Gianluigi Buffon and Manuel Neuer. The updated ranking, announced Friday, also includes Iker Casillas, Gordon Banks, Petr Cech, Dino Zoff, Sepp Maier, Ricardo Zamora, and Oliver Kahn. Yashin, who played his entire club career for Dynamo Moscow, remains the only goalkeeper to have won the Ballon d'Or – a prestigious annual award presented by the magazine France Football since 1956 to the best football player in the world. He received the honor in 1963. Yashin earned 74 caps for the USSR national team, winning the 1956 Olympic gold medal and the 1960 European Championship. Yashin was previously named the best goalkeeper of the 20th century by IFFHS and was included on the FIFA World Cup All-Time Team. The Soviet legend was born in 1929 in Moscow into a working-class family – his parents were factory laborers. From early childhood, Yashin was immersed in sport, laying the foundation for an extraordinary career. He spent an unmatched 22 seasons with Dynamo Moscow, winning the USSR Championship five times and lifting the Soviet Cup on three occasions. His farewell match took place on May 27, 1971, at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium in front of over 100,000 fans. He played a total of 358 matches for Dynamo, setting a club record with 178 clean sheets. He is widely credited for having helped redefine the role of goalkeeper in football. Yashin passed away on March 20, 1990, in Moscow at the age of 60.
Russia Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Russia Today
Soviet footballer crowned greatest goalkeeper ever
Soviet footballing legend Lev Yashin has been named the greatest goalkeeper in the sport's history by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). Yashin leads the organization's latest all-time ranking, ahead of Gianluigi Buffon and Manuel Neuer. The updated ranking, announced Friday, also includes Iker Casillas, Gordon Banks, Petr Cech, Dino Zoff, Sepp Maier, Ricardo Zamora, and Oliver Kahn. Yashin, who played his entire club career for Dynamo Moscow, remains the only goalkeeper to have won the Ballon d'Or – a prestigious annual award presented by the magazine France Football since 1956 to the best football player in the world. He received the honor in 1963. Yashin earned 74 caps for the USSR national team, winning the 1956 Olympic gold medal and the 1960 European Championship. Yashin was previously named the best goalkeeper of the 20th century by IFFHS and was included on the FIFA World Cup All-Time Team. The Soviet legend was born in 1929 in Moscow into a working-class family – his parents were factory laborers. From early childhood, Yashin was immersed in sport, laying the foundation for an extraordinary career. He spent an unmatched 22 seasons with Dynamo Moscow, winning the USSR Championship five times and lifting the Soviet Cup on three occasions. His farewell match took place on May 27, 1971, at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium in front of over 100,000 fans. He played a total of 358 matches for Dynamo, setting a club record with 178 clean sheets. He is widely credited for having helped redefine the role of goalkeeper in football. Yashin passed away on March 20, 1990, in Moscow at the age of 60.
Glasgow Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers: Rare 1972 European shirt to be auctioned next month
The match-worn Tommy McLean shirt from the victory over Dynamo Moscow is expected to fetch between £15,000 and £20,000 at the Graham Budd Auctions on May 21. The description on the Graham Budd website reads: "Tommy McLean rare blue No.7 Rangers v. Dynamo Moscow match worn European Cup Winners Cup Final long-sleeved shirt, 1972, Umbro, M with crew-neck collar and embroidered badge inscribed EUROPEAN CUP WINNERS CUP FINAL 1972." The jersey is one of several pieces of Scottish football memorabilia that will feature at the auction. Other items will include kits from Rangers, Celtic, Scotland, and Dundee. The 1972 victory was Rangers' first European Cup Winners Cup final win after defeats in 1961 and 1967. The "Barca Bears" defeated Rennes, Sporting Club, Torino, and Bayern Munich to reach the final. Then, in front of 35,000 spectators at the Nou Camp on May 24, 1972, Rangers defeated Dynamo Moscow 3-2 with goals from Willie Johnstone and Colin Stein. The Rangers team of 1972 subsequently became known as the "Barca Bears" and are revered in the club's history for their European success. The shirt is therefore considered a significant piece of memorabilia for collectors and Rangers fans alike. The auction will take place on Wednesday, May 21, giving fans a chance to own a piece of history.
