Despite daily amateur video accounts of the Syrian government’s harsh crackdown on the opposition, many are still able to say, only, that there is violence in Syria – but this is all we know. With most foreign journalists still not allowed into the country, independent reports on Syria remain scarce. However, this could change if [...]
Tag: League
December 12, 2011
December 10, 2011
Zenit avoid Champions League disqualification
UEFA’s Disciplinary Committee have made their decision in the case of the outrageous behavior of Zenit Saint Petersburg fans in the Champions League home clash against APOEL in November. According to Sport Den za Dnem, the European football’s governing body have opted for a fine and several games on probation at the Russian champs’ home [...]
December 8, 2011
Lucky strike for CSKA in Champions League
CSKA Moscow fans rejoice after a smashing performance at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Wednesday’s night helped their team continue their Champions League quest. The Muscovites secured all three points in away game against Inter, while a goalless draw between Lille and Trabzonspor let them survive in Europe’s biggest football tournament among clubs. [...]
December 6, 2011
Zenit through to Champions League knockout stages after 0-0 draw in Porto
Zenit St. Petersburg qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League late on Tuesday after grinding out a 0-0 draw in Porto. The point gives Zenit the second qualification berth from Group G behind surprise package APOEL Nicosia, and leaves Porto hoping for passage into the Europa League. Zenit turned up for the single [...]
December 5, 2011
Zenit, Porto face off in de facto knockout Champions League clash
Zenit St. Petersburg clash with Porto on Tuesday in their last, and de facto knockout, Group G match in the Champions League. With top-placed APOEL Nicosia already qualified for the latter stages, the second berth will go to the winner of Tuesday’s encounter in Portugal. A draw will favor Zenit, who lead Porto by a [...]
December 5, 2011
December 2, 2011
Loko make Europa League play-offs
Lokomotiv Moscow outplayed visitors Sturm Graz 3-1 to book their place in the knockout stage of the Europa League in the spring. Lokomotiv failed to create any threat in front of the Austrian goal until the Moscow team’s coach introduced second striker Maicon into the game in the 57th minute. And just five minutes later [...]
December 1, 2011
‘No ban’ on Russian arms supplies to Syria
EU sanctions against Syria do not prohibit Russian arms supplies to the Arab country, First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Thursday. Asked whether Russia would supply weapons to Syria despite EU sanctions, he said: “Are they banned or what?” “Russia will do whatever is not prohibited by any regulations, rules or agreements,” he [...]
December 1, 2011
Zenit threatened by Champions League exclusion
Zenit Saint Petersburg may face disqualification from the UEFA Champions League for the outrageous behavior of their fans during a home clash against APOEL. The St Pete side’s supporters disrupted play by setting off smoke bombs on two occasions on November 23, with the referee even thinking about cancelling the encounter. European football’s governing body [...]
November 29, 2011
Russia opposes arms embargo on Syria – Lavrov
Russia is against imposing an arms embargo on Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow following his meeting with Arab ambassadors to Russia on Monday, Lavrov said lessons should be learnt from the situation in Libya, where an embargo on arms supplies was “only applied to [...]
November 29, 2011
Syria welcomes Russia as intermediary in reconciliation talks
Syria is ready to accept Russia’s role as intermediary in the settlement of the current political crisis in the country, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said on Monday. Moscow earlier offered to help the opposing sides in the Syrian political crisis to start a reconciliation dialogue. “If Russia is willing to [become an intermediary], we [...]
November 29, 2011
Washington says continues talks with Russia on conflict in Syria
The United States and Russia continue talks on the conflict situation in Syria, said Mark Toner, a U.S. Department of State deputy spokesperson. Asked whether the United States are holding consultations with Russia concerning a possible UN Security Council resolution on Syria, similar to the one on Libya early this year, Toner said that, “We [...]
November 27, 2011
Arab League approves unprecedented sanctions on Syria
A halt to transactions with the Syrian central bank, the suspension of commercial flights and a travel ban on senior officials are among the new set of sanctions approved by the Arab League – a move Damascus has slammed as a betrayal. At a news conference in Cairo, Qatari Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim said [...]
November 27, 2011
Rubin dampen Dynamo vacation spirits
Tw-time Russian Premier League champions Rubin have put themselves in contention for a European spot ahead of the three-month winter break. Rubin 2-0 Dynamo Moscow The ten-man Kazan side won 2-0 at home to Dynamo Moscow in the Premier League Championship Group. With the season set to take a break this weekend until March 3, [...]