Disgraced Russia Footballers Pavel Mamaev, Alexander Kokorin Sentenced To Prison

Pavel Mamaev and Alexander Kokorin attacked two officials in an upmarket Moscow cafe after a drunken night out in October 2018.

Russian Police Detain Footballer Facing 'Lifetime Ban' Over Assault On Officials

Pavel Mamaev and Alexander Kokorin are facing a possible five-year jail term after video footage caught them attacking two Russian trade ministry officials.

Russia beat Luxemburg 4-1 in World Cup qualifier

Fabio Capello's team recovered from its surprise 1-0 defeat in Northern Ireland last month to move one point clear of Portugal, having both played seven games. Portugal was playing in Belfast later Friday.

France's Lassana Diarra leaves struggling Anzhi Makhachkala

Dinamo Moscow have already signed a trio of Russian internationals from Anzhi -- captain Igor Denisov, former Chelsea midfielder Yury Zhirkov and striker Alexander Kokorin. Midfielder Oleg Shatov has also joined Zenit St Petersburg while Morocco international Moubarak Boussoufa made the same move as Diarra by joining Lokomotiv.

Petrescu lauds Dynamo forward Kokorin

Dynamo Moscow coach Dan Petrescu has hailed young striker Alexander Kokorin as one of the country's fastest-progressing players, but insists the Russia international still has a lot to do to fulfil his potential.

Euro 2012: Russia's Alexander Kokorin out with injury

Russia forward Alexander Kokorin will miss his country's Euro 2012 match with Greece after picking up a hip injury, Russia spokesman Alexei Kazakov said on Friday.