Russia defender Vasili Berezutski believes his side have a point to prove as they continue preparations for their opening World Cup Group H match against South Korea in Cuiaba. The last time the Russians featured in a World Cup was back in 2002, where they were dumped out of the tournament in the group stages having only accumulated three points. Following 12 years in the abyss the team - led ...Full Story »

Dick Advocaat: Has been forced to rule out Vasili Berezutski through injury Russia's Vasili Berezutski will miss the 2012 European Championship after failing to recover from a hip injury. Russia coach Dick Advocaat revealed on Sunday that the defender will not be fit after struggling longer than expected with a hip problem. "Berezutski won't be able to regain his form in time for the tourname...Full Story »

"It's a pity, but the situation is much worse than we thought," said Vasili Berezutski after being forced to withdraw from Russia's UEFA EURO 2012 squad with a thigh injury. Vasili Berezutski in action for CSKA Russia defender Vasili Berezutski has been ruled out of UEFA EURO 2012 because of a right thigh muscle injury. Berezutski was originally expected to be fit by the end of the month but ...Full Story »

Vassili Berezoutski headed a dramatic 87th-minute winner as CSKA Moscow secured their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League with a dramatic 2-1 win at Group B winners Inter Milan. The Russians started the night not only needing a win to have any hope of progressing beyond the group stage, but also banking on group rivals Lille and Trabzonspor playing out a draw in France. While the...Full Story »