Ukraine bomb blasts injure dozens ahead of Euro 2012
Authorities treat as terrorism series of explosions injuring at least 29 in city of Dnipropetrovsk just weeks before football finalsAt least 29 people were injured on Friday in a series of explosions that shook the Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk just...
Why Dagestan’s FC Anzhi Makhachkala is seen as a cure for all ills
Some in the volatile Russian republic think the billionaire-owned football club is the answer to its problem. Others disagreeThousands of men and boys stream towards a bright light emanating from between the dilapidated buildings of central Makhachkala...
Maradona and Liverpool greats play exhibition match for Chechen leader
All-star football game in Grozny the latest attempt by president Ramzan Kadyrov to show republic has recovered from warAs night fell on the Chechen capital, the roars reached a fever pitch. A helicopter hovered overhead. Snipers readied their sights.Te...
Roman Abramovich earns £3bn a year – but four Russians are richer than him
The billionaire owner of Chelsea football club has slipped out of his country's top three billionaires for the first timeRussian billionaire Roman Abramovich owns 16 homes, seven cars and earned £3bn last year, according to a wealth declaration releas...
Russia Today’s vile rape apologia for Ched Evans reflects the country’s attitude | Miriam Elder