Borussia Dortmund put their domestic troubles to one side to book their place in the knock-out stages of the Champions League with a comfortable 4-1 win over Galatasaray marred by some ugly scenes in the stands. Three of the goals came in the second half as Galatasaray crumbled. Marco Reus opened the scoring six minutes before the break, but although Hakan Balta pulled one back for Galatasary a...Full Story »

Zenit St Petersburg made the ideal start to their Champions League campaign as two first-half goals set them on their way to a comfortable victory at 10-man Benfica. Hulk opened the scoring as early as the fifth minute and the home side's hopes of getting back into the contest appeared remote when goalkeeper Artur was dismissed for a professional foul. Former Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel the...Full Story »

Former Porto favourite Hulk has vowed to show no mercy to his former club as Zenit St Petersburg look to take a big step towards qualification for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Victory for Zenit over their Group G rivals in Russia would lift them four points clear of Porto in second place and make them heavy favourites to progress along with group leaders Atleti...Full Story »

Hulk: Jose Mourinho is reported to have bid £35million for the Zenit St Petersburg star Brazil striker Hulk has admitted there is some truth in reports linking him with a big-money move to Chelsea. Jose Mourinho has reportedly made a £35million move for the Zenit St Petersburg star but the Russian club are said to want closer to the almost £50m they paid Porto in 2012. Mourinho...Full Story »

Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk and Atletico Madrid striker Falcao. Robert Lewandowski is ready to snub Manchester United and join Bayern Munich instead. England are ready to ask Andy Carroll to revive their World Cup hopes. Jose Mourinho won't even demand a pay rise to return to Chelsea. Rafa Benitez is refusing to endorse Mourinho as his Chelsea successor. Manchester City are planning a ...Full Story »

The former Porto star is the latest personality within the game to speculate on where Neymar will end up, and has mentioned Zenit as a potential destination Hulk says it would be "very good" if Neymar were to join him in Russia with Zenit St Petersburg. The Santos striker is one of the most sought-after talents in world football and has reportedly courted the interest of European giants Baye...Full Story »

DAM BUSTER ... Vannucci is out to cause an England shocker DAMIANO VANNUCCI has plenty of memories from his 17 years playing for San Marino. That is a good job because the captain of the world’s worst footballing nation is certainly not in this for the money. Vannucci, 35, will lead out his team of barmen, bank clerks, accountants and furniture-makers against the millionaires of England...Full Story »

The Uruguayan starred with two sensational free kicks either side of a Joe Allen strike but the hosts ultimately fell short of another memorable European comeback Luis Suarez scored twice as Liverpool beat Zenit St Petersburg 3-1 but crashed out of the Europa League on away goals.Hulk had given the visitors a 19th-minute lead after capitalising on a disastrous error of judgement from Jamie Ca...Full Story »

The summer arrival from Porto reveals his relationship with coach Luciano Spalletti is strained and may be forced to depart the Russian champions if the situation does not improve Hulk has admitted there is a possibility that he could leave Zenit St Petersburg in January in the wake of their 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Brazil forward joined the Russian c...Full Story »

The forward limped out of his side's victory over Rostov on Friday, and will now miss their upcoming Champions League tie as well as Brazil's friendly with Colombia Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk has been ruled out of action for two weeks after sustaining a thigh injury and will miss their crucial Group C clash with Belgian side Anderlecht. The powerful attacker picked up the problem durin...Full Story »