Ukraine drop defender after transfer to Russia
Andriy Shevchenko has not explained his decision to drop Yaroslav Rakitskiy, but the defender's club move to Russia was controversial in Ukraine.
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Zenit fans welcome team bus with flare salute (0:59)
Zenit's fiery 'welcome' gives Fenerbahce taste of own medicine
Zenit St Petersburg were granted a fearsome, fiery welcome before the clash with Fenerbahce as droves of fans created some truly spectacular scenes.
PSG confirm Paredes signing from Zenit
The midfielder had been linked with a move to Chelsea but PSG have managed to seal a deal for Paredes, 24.
Sources: PSG near €50m for Paredes, eye Allan
The French club is close to a deal with the Zenit Saint Petersburg star, while also keeping tabs on Napoli's Allan and Bayern's Renato Sanches.
Kokorin, Mamaev have custody time extended
Zenit St Petersburg forward Kokorin and Krasnodar midfielder Mamaev could face jail over the attacks, which were captured on CCTV on Oct. 8.
Russia internationals charged with hooliganism
A Moscow court ordered the arrest of Russia internationals Alexander Kokorin and Pavel Mamayev late on Thursday.
Russia's Kokorin, Mamaev detained over attacks
The attacks, allegedly perpetrated by Zenit St Petersburg forward Kokorin and Krasnodar midfielder Mamaev on Monday, were captured on CCTV.
Zenit condemn alleged attack by Kokorin
Zenit Saint Petersburg have strongly condemned Aleksandr Kokorin following an alleged attack on a government official in a Moscow cafe.
Ex-Juve star Marchisio joins Zenit on free transfer
Zenit St. Petersburg signed Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio on a free transfer on Monday after he was released by Juventus.
Man Utd chief scout named Zenit sporting director
Javier Ribalta, who joined Manchester United as their chief scout 13 months ago, has left to become the sporting director at Zenit St. Petersburg.
Scouting manager Ribalta to leave Utd - sources
Manchester United scouting manager Javier Ribalta is set to leave the club after just 12 months, sources have told ESPN FC.
Zenit punished for another racism infraction
UEFA has ordered Zenit St Petersburg to play their next European game behind closed doors in another racism sanction.
Zenit appoints Semak to replace Mancini
Zenit St. Petersburg has named Sergei Semak as its new coach after Roberto Mancini left to take charge of Italy.
Four players that could save Russia at the World Cup
Russia are approaching the World Cup in the wake of some shambolic preparations. There are, however, four players that will give the hosts hope.
Italy appoint Mancini as national team coach
Roberto Mancini is the new coach of the Italy national team, the Italian Football Federation announced on Monday.
Mancini to leave Zenit St Petersburg as coach
Roberto Mancini is to leave Zenit St Petersburg after the two parties mutually agreed to terminate the Italian coach's contract.
What went wrong at Zenit this season?
For the third season in a row the richest club in Russia, Zenit St Petersburg, won't take part in the Champions League. Here is why.
Zenit's Mancini agrees to talks for Italy job
Roberto Mancini is willing to be the next coach of Italy and will enter into contract negotiations later this month.
Mancini in frame to coach Italy - reports
Former Manchester City and Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini has become the top candidate to become Italy coach, according to reports in Italy.
Spartak, Zenit fined for fans' racist chants
Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg have both been fined for racist chants by their fans, the latest such incident Russia.
Real target Paredes to decide future after WC
Argentina international Paredes, who joined Zenit from Roma last summer, has been linked with Real and Juventus in recent weeks.
Zenit charged by UEFA with racism
UEFA has charged Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg with fan racism in a Europa League game.
Kokorin latest Russian out for World Cup
Alexander Kokorin is likely to become the third player from Russia's national team to miss the World Cup in his home country through injury.
Russian clubs' success story in Europa League
Russian clubs have traditionally struggled in Europe. Not this season, as three still stand in the round of 16 of the Europa League.
2018-19 Prem Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenit St Petersburg | 25 | 17 | 3 | 5 | +22 | 54 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | +13 | 46 |
| CSKA Moscow | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | +20 | 44 |
| Krasnodar | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | +22 | 43 |
| Spartak Moscow | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | +4 | 39 |
| FC Arsenal Tula | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | +7 | 38 |
| Gazovik Orenburg | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | +3 | 35 |
| Rostov | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | +2 | 35 |
| Akhmat Grozny | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 34 |
| Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | -10 | 33 |
| FK Rubin Kazan | 25 | 6 | 13 | 6 | -3 | 31 |
| Dinamo Moscow | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 28 |
| Krylia Sovetov | 25 | 8 | 3 | 14 | -11 | 27 |
| FC Ufa | 25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -9 | 22 |
| Anzhi Makhachkala | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | -32 | 19 |
| Yenisey Krasnoyarsk | 25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | -25 | 16 |
2018-19 Team LeadersRussian Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsRussian Premier League
Goal Difference22Tied-1st
Goals Scored451st
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded23Tied-5th