By Rubin Kazan's standards, it's been a relatively quiet summer. The last 3 summers has seen them change managers, but this year, that has not been the case. There's not been any wild transfer rumours, nor any crazy moves in or out. In fact the craziest thing to happen in the city was the World Cup. After a number of poor seasons on the trot culminating in last season's 10th place finish, Rubin fans and the club's management are desperate for their fortunes to improve. Having relied on loan … [Read more...]
An Interview with Kurban Berdyev, Part Four: “Messi is like a computer, he has gifts from God”
April 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In January, one of Russian Football News’ partners, Kazan-based Sport Business Online (Sport BO), published a two-part interview with Rubin Kazan manager Kurban Berdyev, which took place in early January. Berdyev, who is arguably one of the RFPL’s greatest ever managers, is notoriously introverted and has never given an interview of this length and detail before. In total, the Turkmen spoke with Sport BO’s Vladislav Zimagulov and Airat Shamilov for almost seven hours. An interview of this … [Read more...]
Spartak Grind Out Scoreless Draw with Rubin
August 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A scoreless draw in Moscow saw both Rubin and Spartak maintain an unbeaten start to the season, the visitors on 7 points and Spartak with 11. 25,000-plus cheered on the Red and White at Lokomotiv Stadium, who were making their first home appearance of the season, in the facility where they’re scheduled to play until Otkritie Arena opens next summer. Top of the table on goal differential over crosstown rival CSKA, it’s been an excellent start for Valery Karpin’s men. Even today, exposed at … [Read more...]
