The Russian sports ministry has reiterated the country’s interest in hosting the Olympics but conceded that its hopes depend on a “political decision”, adding that the US move to boycott Beijing is “counter to geopolitics.”
Johnson responds to Biden boycott by revealing challenge to Chinese leader Xi (VIDEO)
Boris Johnson has set out the approach UK ministers will be taking to the controversial Beijing Olympics after being asked about China’s “genocide” of Muslim and religious minorities.
Doctors make announcement as football legend Pele is admitted to hospital again
Sporting icon Pele has returned to hospital less than three months after being treated in intensive care for a colon tumor, doctors in Brazil have announced.
Police investigating sudden death of coach that has left Russian football in mouring
The sudden death of a popular Russian Premier League coach has mystified his colleagues and friends, with Russia national team boss Valeri Karpin and Zenit striker Artem Dzyuba among those to voice their shock.
Adored by Chelsea fans, but what has Roman Abramovich done for Russian football?
Chelsea’s visit to St. Petersburg this week offers another reminder of the impact Roman Abramovich has had on the English club, but the oligarch’s role in Russian football down the years is much less widely known.