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How Russian Champions League hopefuls Rostov were forced to send kids out for 10-1 loss
Heard the one about the teenage keeper, named man of the match after a game in which he saved a penalty, but also conceded double figures in goals?
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Russian Premier League
Rostov kids lose 10-1 as first team quarantined
Rostov suffered an embarrassing thrashing by Sochi after being forced to play youth players because their entire first team squad was in quarantine.
Rostov
Soccer
Rostov could leave World Cup stadium after row
The Rostov Arena, built for the World Cup, is hosting a concert by Russian rapper Basta on Sept. 29, eleven days before Rostov are due to play.
Russian Premier League
Azmoun: I was right not to join Liverpool
In November, sources told ESPN FC that Liverpool were among a host of clubs monitoring the situation of the Iran international forward.
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Man United nudge past Rostov into last eight
Man United are through to the Europa League quarterfinals after beating Rostov 2-1 on aggregate, but it came at a cost as Paul Pogba limped off.
United edge past Rostov into Europa quarters
A Juan Mata goal gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Rostov at Old Trafford to send them into the Europa League quarterfinals.
Miha Mevlja
Soccer
Rostov can upset Man United - Mevlja
FC Rostov centre-back Miha Mevlja is unfazed about his team's chances against Manchester United in Thursday's Europa League clash.
Rooney, Martial ruled out of Rostov clash
Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial both remain sidelined for Manchester United's Europa League round-of-16 second leg against Rostov on Thursday.
Russian Premier League
Rostov banned from playing on home pitch
The Russian Football Premier League has banned Rostov from playing on the pitch at their Olimp-2 stadium until the state of the surface improves.
Man Utd earn creditable draw at Rostov
Manchester United scored an important away goal as they earned a 1-1 draw against FC Rostov in their Europa League round-of-16 first leg.
UEFA rules that Rostov pitch is playable
UEFA statement says: "The playing surface may not be in perfect condition, but has been deemed playable."
Mou upset by FC Rostov playing surface
Jose Mourinho says UEFA dismissed his complaints that FC Rostov's pitch is dangerous by saying the Manchester United players are insured.
Rostov pitch a 'problem' - Daniliants
Manchester United are facing yet another pitch "problem" as Rostov manager Ivan Daniliants believes the state of the Olimp-2 surface will shock them.
Bentley: United 'can't underestimate' Rostov
David Bentley -- the first Englishman to play in the Russian Premier League -- believes Manchester United could be undone at his former club Rostov.
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Man United score away goal but give up lead
Though they threw away a lead, Manchester United emerged from Rostov in control of their Europa League round-of-16 tie, writes John Brewin.
Berdyev a tough draw for Mourinho
Rostov has become a fearless and ambitious club under Kurban Berdyev and could be Manchester United's biggest challenge in the Europa League.
Man United warn fans over safety in Rostov
Manchester United fans have been warned not to wear the club's colours when they are in Rostov, Russia, ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie.
Russian Premier League
Fan offers money to be Zlatan's mascot
A man apparently called the offices of FC Rostov this week and offered almost $3,000 to have his son serve as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's mascot.
United pay for fans' Rostov visas - reports
Manchester United are to cover the cost of Russian visas for fans travelling to their Europa League game against FC Rostov on March 9.
Mourinho: Rostov draw is bad for United
United facing a 5,000-mile round-trip to Rostov for the first leg on March 9 ahead of an FA Cup quarterfinal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Who are Rostov? United's UEL opponents
Rostov, based 1,8000 miles from Manchester in Russia, are precisely who Jose Mourinho did not want to face. Here's what you need to know about them.
Europa: Tottenham exit, Roma advance
Athletic Bilbao crashed out of the Europa League in the round of 32 on Thursday with a 2-0 defeat at APOEL, falling 4-3 on aggregate.
Europa: Zlatan lifts Man United; Spurs lose
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's hat trick gave Manchester United a 3-0 win against St Etienne in a Europa League round of 32 first-leg clash at Old Trafford.
Europa: Man United to play St Etienne
Manchester United will take on St Etienne in the Europa League's round of 32, while Spurs will face Gent and Villarreal have been drawn against Roma.
UEFA Champions League
Rostov advance to Europa League after draw
Rostov battled to a goalless draw in their final Champions League Group D fixture away at PSV Eindhoven, putting the Russians into the Europa League.
2023-24 Russian Premier League Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenit St Petersburg | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | +23 | 47 |
| Krasnodar | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | +13 | 43 |
| Dinamo Moscow | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | +5 | 38 |
| CSKA Moscow | 23 | 9 | 10 | 4 | +12 | 37 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 23 | 9 | 10 | 4 | +7 | 37 |
| Krylia Sovetov | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | +8 | 36 |
| Spartak Moscow | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | +1 | 35 |
| Rostov | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | +2 | 34 |
| Rubin Kazan | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 32 |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | -5 | 28 |
| Fakel Voronezh | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | -6 | 26 |
| Gazovik Orenburg | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | -3 | 26 |
| FC Ural Ekaterinburg | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -14 | 23 |
| FC Baltika Kaliningrad | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -6 | 20 |
| Akhmat Grozny | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -15 | 20 |
| Sochi | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -13 | 18 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference29th
Goals Scored357th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded3319th