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Russia Boss Guus Hiddink Won't Join Socceroos For World Cup (Goal.com)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:10:15 +0000

The Dutch maestro won't be teaming up with his former coaching partner in South Africa.

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Former Inter Coach Roberto Mancini Linked With Russia Bench - Report (Goal.com)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:58:16 +0000

With Hiddink being linked with a move back to Chelsea, the Italian could step into the void...

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Hiddink's decision depends on Russian FA, says adviser (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:45 +0000

Guus Hiddink's decision to continue as Russia coach would largely depend on the new leadership of the country's FA and their ability to make drastic changes in the national game, his adviser said on Friday.

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ANALYSIS-Soccer-Russia could lose Hiddink after World Cup flop (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:17 +0000

* Hiddink's future uncertain

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U.S. Soccer should consider Hiddink's availability

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:07:52 +0000

Now that Russia is out of the World Cup, it's time for U.S. Soccer to give Dutchman Guus Hiddink a ring.

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World Cup Comment: Russia Fail To Make A Case For The Defence (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:50:16 +0000

The Russian World Cup dream is over. With the long process of reviewing what went wrong, Goal.com's Walter Townsend considers whether the defence was to blame and what the future holds for Russia.

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Slovenians euphoric after reaching World Cup (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:29 +0000

Slovenians across the country are celebrating their football team's achievement of qualifying for the World Cup and ousting Russia. Slovenia beat Russia 1-0 Wednesday and qualified for next year's tournament in South Africa on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate result. Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek says "it is a dream coming true, a fairy tale ending from a Hollywood movie." After the...

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Guus Hiddink's Russia Future In Doubt After Failure To Qualify For 2010 World Cup (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:50:15 +0000

It remains to be seen whether the Dutch coach will stay in charge of the Russians...

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Defeated Russia coach Hiddink tight-lipped on future

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:55:48 +0000

Guus Hiddink will take time to reflect on his future after Russia were denied a place at the World Cup finals by Slovenia before deciding if he returns to club football. > >

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World Cup teams are locked, with loaded questions for some

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:50:09 +0000

France qualifies with help from Thierry Henry's handball, and Guus Hiddink isn't likely to return to his job with Russia. > France qualifies with help from Thierry Henry's handball, and Guus Hiddink isn't likely to return to his job with Russia.

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Slovenian PM turns shoeshine boy after World Cup win (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:39 +0000

Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said he had made good on a promise to clean the team's boots after Wednesday's victory over Russia earned them a place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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Slovenia qualify as Russia finish with nine men (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:39:39 +0000

* Dedic goal books Slovenia's World Cup ticket

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Slovenia claim Hollywood ending after beating Russia (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:23:04 +0000

Slovenia rejoiced on Wednesday after beating Russia in their European World Cup playoff to clinch a spot in the finals for the second time.

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Villain Henry as Ireland, Ukraine, Russia exit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:46:00 +0000

Thirty-one of the final 32 are now decided after play-offs in Europe and Africa confirmed the continents' representatives at South Africa 2010.

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Slovenia beats Russia to reach World Cup (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:45:33 +0000

A first-half goal from Zlatko Dedic earned Slovenia a place at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa, eliminating Russia on the away goals rule. Slovenia surprised Russia with its attacking game, giving the visitors little space to play. Russia won 2-1 in Moscow on Saturday, but Slovenia's 1-0 win was enough to secure its berth to South Africa.

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Slovenia beats Russia to reach World Cup

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:59:46 +0000

A first-half goal from Zlatko Dedic earned Slovenia a place at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa, eliminating Russia on the away goals rule. Slovenia surprised Russia with its attacking game, giving the home side little space to play. Russia won 2-1 in Moscow on Saturday, but Slovenia's 1-0 win was enough to secure its berth to South Africa.

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Slovenia 1-0 Russia: Major shock for Hiddink

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:47:35 +0000

Slovenia beat Russia, who finished with nine men, 1-0 in the second leg of their World Cup play-off on Wednesday to clinch a place in next year's finals. > >

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Russia's Alexander Kerzhakov sent off v Slovenia (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:16:25 +0000

Russia's Alexander Kerzhakov was sent off for violent conduct in the 66th minute of their World Cup European qualifying playoff second leg against Slovenia in Maribor on Wednesday.

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Slovenia 0 Russia 0 - World Cup playoff latest (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:46:35 +0000

Slovenia 0 Russia 0 - 2010 World Cup qualifying European playoff latest.

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Slovenia v Russia - teams (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:40:35 +0000

Teams for Wednesday's second leg of the World Cup European qualifying playoff between Slovenia and Russia at the Ljudski vrt stadium:

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Zhirkov blames move for injury

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:40:08 +0000

Chelsea's Russia midfielder Yury Zhirkov has blamed his niggling injury problems on his recent move to London from CSKA Moscow.

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Arshavin admits worries ahead of Slovenia tie

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:52:57 +0000

Arsenal star Andrei Arshavin has admitted he is concerned about his own form ahead of Russia's World Cup play-off, second leg with Slovenia on Wednesday night.

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Tottenham Hotspur Striker Roman Pavlyuchenko Wants Russia Return (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:28:14 +0000

Forward wants out of White Hart Lane...

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Roman desperate for Russia return

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:50:09 +0000

Roman Pavlyuchenko is determined to leave Tottenham in the January transfer window and has set his heart on a return to his Russian roots.

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Russia Coach Guus Hiddink Confident Ahead Of Slovenia World Cup Play-Off Tie (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:48:14 +0000

The Dutchman is confident that his men are capable of ending the Slovenians' dreams of making it to South Africa...

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World Cup Comment: The Russians Are Coming (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:36:09 +0000

Goal.com takes a look at the second leg play-off clash between Slovenia and Russia on Wednesday...

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Slovenia, Russia play key game for World Cup spot

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:19:08 +0000

Slovenia is back on familiar ground, playing at home and on grass, and looking to overturn its one-goal deficit against Russia on Wednesday with a spot at next year's World Cup at stake.

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BRIEF-Soccer-Mutko to step down as Russia's soccer chief (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:21:31 +0000

Russia's sports minister Vitaly Mutko will step down next week from his dual role as president of the country's soccer federation (RFU), he said on Tuesday.

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There's No Room For Panic - Russia Coach Guus Hiddink (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:45:16 +0000

The highly experienced tactician has urged his men to stay calm ahead of the decisive Slovenia clash...

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PREVIEW-Soccer-Russia aim to entertain in Slovenia (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:14 +0000

* Hiddink says Russia will stick to attacking style

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World Cup Qualifying Preview: Slovenia-Russia (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:02:34 +0000

Russia enjoy a slender 2-1 advantage from the home leg but now face a tricky return fixture in Maribor against Slovenia...

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Abitova wins Yokohama Women's Marathon

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:54:06 +0000

Russia's Inga Abitova has won the inaugural Yokohama Women's Marathon, a race that featured the top two finishers from the Beijing Olympics.

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France, Portugal, Russia eye World Cup spots (Reuters)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:59:15 +0000

* Close finishes in first legs of European playoffs

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France catches break vs. Ireland; Russia, Greece not safe

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:10:36 +0000

Nicolas Anelka's deflected winner over Ireland put France in sight of the 2010 World Cup on Saturday and Portugal took a slender ...

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WRAPUP 2-Soccer-France, Portugal, Russia eye World Cup spots (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:00:27 +0000

* Close finishes in first legs of European playoffs

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France, Portugal, Russia edge ahead in playoffs

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:47:30 +0000

Nicolas Anelka's deflected winner over Ireland put France in sight of the 2010 World Cup on Saturday and Portugal took a slender 1-0 first-leg advantage over Bosnia-Herzegovina without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo. Meanwhile, Russia edged Slovenia 2-1 in another playoff and Greece was held 0-0 at home by Ukraine. With nine European teams already in next year's finals in South Africa, eight more chased the final four spots through the playoffs and France made the biggest move.

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France, Portugal and Russia eye World Cup places (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:43:00 +0000

* Close finishes in first legs of European playoffs

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Russia take early advantage, Greece held at home (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:25:03 +0000

Russia beat Slovenia 2-1 in the first leg of their World Cup playoff on Saturday, but could live to regret a late Slovenia goal that has made Wednesday's second leg far closer than the Russians would have wanted.

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Player Ratings: Russia 2-1 Slovenia (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:57:14 +0000

It was a game filled with action in Moscow tonight, as Russia emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Slovenia. Goal.com rates the participants...

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Russia 2-1 Slovenia: Bilyaletdinov at the double

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0000

A double by Diniyar Bilyaletdinov powered Russia to a 2-1 win over Slovenia in the first leg of their World Cup playoff on Saturday.

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Russia 2-1 Slovenia: Bilyaletdinov Brace Enough As Home Side Hold Off Late Rally (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:07:11 +0000

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov netted a brace for in-control Russia before Slovenia staged a late comeback that nearly produced an equalizer.

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Russia beats Slovenia 2-1 in WC playoff first leg

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:04:32 +0000

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov struck twice to help Russia take a step toward the World Cup finals on Saturday, beating Slovenia 2-1 in their first-leg playoff. Bilyaletdinov's first goal came in the 40th minute, the Everton midfielder outwitting two Slovenia defenders inside the area and blasting a right-footed shot into the top-right corner of the net. Bilyaletdinov rolled in his second from six meters after his attempted pass inside the box rebounded off a defender and came back to him.

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Bilyaletdinov gives Russia 2-1 win over Slovenia (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:58:58 +0000

A double by Diniyar Bilyaletdinov powered Russia to a 2-1 win over Slovenia in the first leg of their World Cup playoff on Saturday.

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Russia 2 Slovenia 1 - World Cup European playoff result (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:54:33 +0000

Russia 2 Slovenia 1 - World Cup European qualifying playoff first leg result:

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Russia 1 Slovenia 0 - World Cup European playoff halftime (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:48:57 +0000

Russia 1 Slovenia 0 - World Cup European qualifying playoff first leg halftime score:

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Russia 0 Slovenia 0 - World Cup European playoff latest (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:01:59 +0000

Russia 0 Slovenia 0 - World Cup European qualifying playoff first leg latest score:

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Russia v Slovenia - teams (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:48:15 +0000

Teams for Saturday's first leg of the World Cup European qualifying playoff between Russia and Slovenia at Luzhniki stadium:

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Russia out to attack Slovenia in World Cup playoff

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:12:19 +0000

Guus Hiddink will put his Russian team on the attack against Slovenia on in the first leg of its WC playoffs.

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Russia out to attack Slovenia in World Cup playoff

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:14:00 +0000

Guus Hiddink will put his Russian team on the attack against Slovenia on in the first leg of its WC playoffs.

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Global Soccer: Now or Never at Soccer's Last-Chance Saloon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:44:57 +0000

The last nine places to qualify for the World Cup must be decided this weekend, and countries, big and small in soccer terms, are treating this as the last-chance saloon.

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