Russia's Andrei Arshavin (R) clashes with Slovenia's Bojan Jokic during their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg football match, in Maribor, Slovenia. Slovenia qualified for only their second World Cup on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Russia in their European zone, second-leg play-off tie.
Wed 18 Nov, 10:34 PM (AFP)
Slovenia's Zlatko Dedic (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Russia during their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg football match in Maribor, Slovenia. Slovenia qualified for only their second World Cup on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Russia in their European zone, second-leg play-off tie.
Wed 18 Nov, 10:34 PM (AFP)
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) fights for the ball with Rubin Kazan's Russian defender Roman Sharonov (L) during the UEFA Champions League football match between Barcelona and Rubin Kazan at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. Barcelona suffered their first European defeat in 10 months falling to a shock 2-1 home loss.
Tue 20 Oct, 10:51 PM (AFP)
Rubin Kazan's Russian midfielder Aleksandr Ryazantsev (R) celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League football match between Barcelona and Rubin Kazan at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. Barcelona suffered their first European defeat in 10 months falling to a shock 2-1 home loss.
Tue 20 Oct, 10:51 PM (AFP)
German Michael Ballack (R) fights for the ball with Russian Alexei Rebko in Moscow during a qualifier for the European Group Four of the World Cup 2010. Team Germany defeated Russia 1-0.
Sat 10 Oct, 07:21 PM (AFP)