Sparta Prague (0) v (4) Rostov, Thursday First Leg In the preview for the first leg in Russia, we asked whether Rostov could continue their European adventure, and it’s safe to say that Kurban Berdyev’s men replied in the perfect way. Goals from Miha Mevlja, Dmitry Poloz, Christian Noboa and Sardar Azmoun secured a 4-0 victory, which should be more than enough for Rostov to book a ticket to the next stage of the tournament. After 32 minutes, with the score 1-0 to the home team, … [Read more...]
Preview: Ajax v Rostov (UCL Playoff)
August 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Last season's sensational silver-winners from FC Rostov are just two games away from the Champions League group stage. However, first of all they have to beat Dutch powerhouse Ajax. We have teamed up with Will Burns from Total Dutch Football to give you the best possible insight before the first of two crucial matches. Ajax: After a disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Roda JC on Saturday evening, Peter Bosz's Ajax hosts Russian Premier League side FC Rostov in what could be the most … [Read more...]
Leicester Isn’t Europe’s Only Sensation – Meet FC Rostov
March 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It is no secret that Leicester City has been one of the biggest surprises on the European football scene this season, and perhaps even in the past decade. The English side is however not the only side currently fighting way above their weight class. FC Rostov from southern Russia are currently in the middle of a similar miracle. For people outside Russia, Rostov are best known for being the club where former Arsenal and Tottenham midfielder David Bentley experienced the low of his career … [Read more...]
The RFN Top 50 - 50-36
January 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
50. Ilya Maksimov, midfielder, Anzhi Despite the fact that Ilya Maksimov turns 29 in February, some people still consider him a young and promising player. Maksimov played 13 games for Zenit, six of these during the 2007 season when the club won its first Russian championship. Since then he has represented eight different Premier League and FNL clubs, and now it finally seems like he has found the right team. Maksimov, who has scored against Zenit, CSKA and Dinamo, is perhaps the brightest … [Read more...]
Cesar Navas set for move to MLS?
July 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Rubin Kazan's Spanish centre back Cesar Navas looks set for pastures new this summer, as negotiations to extend his expiring contract seem to have stalled. The 35 year old joined Rubin from Real Mallorca in 2009 for €2 million and has gone on to be a crucial part of their team, making 164 league appearances for the Kazan club, as well as representing them at Champions League and Europa League level, being part of the team that famously beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Camp Nou in 2009. The … [Read more...]
