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KHIMKI, RUSSIA - MAY 31: Cesar Navas (R) of FC Rubin Kazan battles for the ball with Daniel Carvalho of PFC CSKA Moscow during the Russian Cup final match between FC Rubin Kazan and PFC CSKA Moscow at the Khimki Stadium on May 31, 2009 in Khimki, Russia. (Photo by Dmitry Korotayev/Epsilon/Getty Images)

Russian Premier League Matchday 28 Preview

by Sergey Zikov

There might only be three matchdays left in the 2009 Russian Premier League season, but absolutely nothing is decided and many prolific showdowns still dot the schedule...

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There might only be three matchdays left in the 2009 Russian Premier League season, but absolutely nothing is decided and many prolific showdowns dot the schedule...

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Andrew Jordan commented on Guus Hiddink Picks Russia's Finest For One Last Push to South Africa

Sergey, Russia deserves to be in the World Cup due to the fact that they did great in qualifying, and they are a very entertaining team...

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I believe that Slovenia will make it to South Africa because they did really really well to get to the playoff, finishing ahead of Czech Republic,...

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  Yes they did do well. Russia beat out Finland and Wales, who are both good teams...
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New Article: Guus Hiddink Picks Russia's Finest For One Last Push to South Africa

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It's now or never. Guus Hiddink has one more chance - the playoff - to guide Russia to a place in South Africa. After failing a German test twice, the fate is just...

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Canada and Russia are no doubt the gold medal favorites as you said. But both have their drawbacks. Russia does not have the defensive depth as...

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Luke Broadbent commented on Has the Naturalization of International Footballers Gone Too Far?

Very interesting topic. I think this a delicate area. One the one hand, I'm all for the heritage and tradition that comes wih a country represented...

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Alan Wren commented on Has the Naturalization of International Footballers Gone Too Far?

Player who represent countries they simply gained a passport for like Senna, Deco, Eduardo should be banned. Heritage, birth and childhood experience are the only things...

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  No difference to me. They are all playing for countries they don't come from.
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Bharanithar commented on Has the Naturalization of International Footballers Gone Too Far?

Very nice article. I always felt international football was becoming more like club football ! Where is the patriotism ?

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Maire Ofeire commented on Has the Naturalization of International Footballers Gone Too Far?

What do you make of the "grandparent" rule? The one Ireland has used to nab Scottish and English players.

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  Ahh now come on Mary, You're not trying to tell me that Mick McCarthy's not Irish...
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  Not at all Jo - read a very interesting quote by Mick McCarthy lately who said...

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I am against Cacao playing for the German national team. I don`t have anything against him receiving German citizenship after having spent 8 years in Germany,...

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Dying wish to Pacquiao. Pacquiao is still confident if he fight Mayweather but for now he focus to beat Cotto. Pacquiao saw some...

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Look, folks. Immigration happens. And more often than not, it happens because people are looking for better opportunities in terms of work, education, healthcare and other...

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