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CNA
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Krasnodar celebrate first Russian league title
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.
Reuters
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Krasnodar celebrate first Russian league title
KRASNODAR, Russia, May 25 (Reuters) - 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.
BBC News
05-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'How have we got Le Fee in the Championship?'
On Tuesday, we asked what you made of Sunderland's business in the transfer key deals saw top scorer Wilson Isidor turn his loan from Zenit St Petersburg into a permanent deal at the Stadium of Light, while Liverpool forward Jayden Danns and Roma midfielder Enzo Le Fee have arrived on are some of your responses:Raymond: Very encouraging indeed. If we can get our injured players back soon enough I really believe at last that we can make a push towards the Premier Decent. Managed to hold on to our best players, that was the main thing! And got Enzo Le Fee who is I would have liked to have seen a commanding central defender coming in to strengthen the defensive options. However, signing Isidor, holding on to Rigg and bringing in Le Fee may just provide the extra drive and firepower we need to get into the top Think it's being a good window. Isidor on a permanent deal and Le Fee looks like one of our best signings for a long time. And we've held on to our best Good business. Very Not expecting a lot to be fair but the loan deals look very promising. Enzo looks good and young Danns could be interesting if he gets to play alongside Isidor up Very poor transfer work. I can't understand going all month and only coming up with a striker who is injured for several weeks. We seem to be unable to get a striker every Enzo Le Fee is fantastic. I've no idea how we got him in the Championship - outstanding With key players coming back and Enzo Le Fee like having two extra players on the pitch, I think we have done well. Tommy Watson staying is a bonus.
