Football

“Zenit has no competitors in the Russian championship. It is head and shoulders above the rest” – Zhirkov

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1 year ago

July 7, 2024

Thomas

“Zenit has no competitors in the Russian championship. It is head and shoulders above the rest” – Zhirkov

Wendel and Mateo Cassierra / Photo: © Anna Meyer / FC Zenit

Former Russian national team footballer Yuri Zhirkov told Match TV that at the moment no team can compete with Zenit in the Russian championship.

The start of the new MIR RPL season is scheduled for July 20. Zenit will play away against Samara’s Krylia Sovetov in the first round.

— Zenit’s transfer campaign shows that they want to win the next championship and are focused on it. Just like last year, there is no competition for Zenit. Although there was a fight at the end of the championship, everyone could see that Zenit was head and shoulders above them, — Zhirkov told Match TV.

At the end of the 2023/24 season, Zenit won the Russian Championship, as well as the Russian Cup and Super Cup.

Watch live broadcasts of MIR RPL matches on the Match TV and MATCH PREMIER channels, and on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.

Source: Sportbox

Thomas

Thomas Astudillo is a sports journalist and author who writes for Sportish. He has a deep love and knowledge of sports, and is known for his engaging and informative writing on the latest sports news and events.

Football

Akhmat said Dynamo had not contacted the club regarding Cherchesov

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1 hour ago

December 24, 2025

Jon

Akhmat said Dynamo had not contacted the club regarding Cherchesov

Dynamo Moscow did not contact the Akhmat football club about possible cooperation with the coach of the Grozny team Stanislav Cherchesov. Akhmat’s general director informed Sport Express. Akhmed Aydamirov.

Previously inside Average it was reported that Cherchesov could lead Dynamo. He was later confirmed as head coach of the Moscow club. Roland Gusev.

“Congratulations to Dynamo and Rolan Gusev on their appointment. I don’t comment on rumours. Nobody contacted us about Stanislav Salamovich,” Aidamirov said.

“Akhmat” this season occupies 8th place in the world ranking – Russian Premier League (RPL), earning 22 points after 18 rounds. Dinamo Moscow has 21 points, the blue and white are in 10th place.

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.

Football

Tashuev was in charge of Yenisei

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3 hours ago

December 24, 2025

Jon

Sergei Tashuev appointed head coach of the Krasnoyarsk football club “Yenisei”. This was reported by the club’s press service.

The contract with the specialist lasts a year and a half. On December 9, Enisey announced his resignation as head coach Andrei Tikhonov.

The 66-year-old Tashuev’s last club was Akhmat Grozny, which he managed from September 2024 and left in May. Previously, the specialist coached Voronezh Fakel, Krasnodar, Nalchik Spartak, Krasnodar Kuban, Makhachkala Anzhi and a number of other teams.

After the 21st round of the Paris League (First League), Enisey is in 13th place, the team scored 23 points.

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.

Champions League

Pedri commented on the new format of the Champions League: An unexpected look from a football player

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8 hours ago

December 24, 2025

Gary

Pedri commented on the new format of the Champions League: An unexpected look from a football player

Barcelona midfielder pedri He answered the question about his attitude towards the new format of the Champions League with the general group stage.

“Do I like the new format of the Champions League? I can’t say with 100% certainty which format I like more: this one or the previous one?”

If I have to choose, I will do something new: There were more matches between strong teams in the first stage,” said Pedri, as quoted by Esquire.

Before the 2024/2025 season, the group stage of the Champions League consisted of eight groups of four clubs each. All participants played six matches in their respective foursomes, home and away, against each of the three opponents.

From the 2024/2025 season, a new Champions League format comes into force with a common group stage of 36 clubs; each participant plays eight matches, four away and four at home; The opponents are determined by lot.”

Source: Sport UA

Gary

I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.