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Denis Cheryshev scored four goals in Russia's run to the World Cup quarter-finals

Anti-doping investigation opened into Russian Cheryshev

Spain's anti-doping agency have opened an investigation into Valencia and Russia winger Denis Cheryshev, following remarks from his father Dmitri in the Russian media about an injection the player took to treat an injury.

Soccer • 13 Sep 18

Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: It's coming home

From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos...

World Cup 2018 • 07 Jul 18

Uruguay cruised into the round of 16 with a 100% record

Uruguay boss demands more despite 100% record

Oscar Tabarez warned his Uruguay side they need to improve despite securing top spot in Group A with a thumping 3-0 win over Russia.

World Cup 2018 • 25 Jun 18

Uruguay stroll to victory over 10-man Russia

Uruguay comfortably beat World Cup hosts Russia 3-0 to seal top spot in Group A courtesy of a Luis Suarez free kick, a Denis Cheryshev own goal and a late Edinson Cavani strike.

World Cup 2018 • 25 Jun 18

Shades of Tim Sherwood from Stanislav Cherchesov

Russian coach gets Putin's seal of approval

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov took a phone call during his post-match press conference and then told reporters it had been Vladimir Putin telling him to thank his players for their 5-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia.

Soccer • 14 Jun 18

Denis Cheryshev comes off for Mateo Kovacic in the 46th minute of Real's clash at Cadiz

Real Madrid thrown out of Copa del Rey

Real Madrid have been thrown out of the Copa del Rey after they used an ineligible player in Wednesday's last-32, first-leg match at third-tier Cadiz.

Soccer • 04 Dec 15

Denis Cheryshev after scoring his team's opening goal

Real could be thrown out of cup after blunder

Real Madrid could face disqualification from the Copa del Rey after appearing to field an ineligible player in their 3-1 fourth round first leg win over Cadiz.

Soccer • 03 Dec 15

Denis Cheryshev