Laudrup’s hit
by Alexander Ushakov specially for FOOTBALLINRUSSIA.COM
The very depth of 2008 brought huge change into FC Spartak management. Valery Karpin replaced Sergey Shavlo as Spartak CEO while hard-edged and decisive Stanislav Cherchesov stepped off the job and after lasting negotiations Michael Laudrup became a new Spartak manager. Read more
Out and In: Russian Premier League transfers
Well, European transfer window is shut. Russian clubs still can buy or sell players, but until summer there will be no transfers with clubs from major European leagues involved. Read more
FC Amkar (Perm)
FC Amkar is a Russian professional football club based in Perm, Russia. Amkar traditionally plays in red and black colors. Read more
Zico in CSKA
Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, comes to Russia as FC CSKA new manager. One of Russia’s most powerful clubs gets a black horse, while Zico faces a severe challenge as CSKA fans’ expectations are high. Read more
Russian Clubs in Champions League 08/09
FC Rubin
FC Rubin (Kazan) is the current Russian Premier League champion. Rubin is based in the city of Kazan (1.1 inhabitants). Read more
2008 season
In the 2008 season, the following teams competed in the Russian Premier League Read more
Draw result
UEFA Cup Draw result Read more