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Magomed Ozdoev celebrates Zenit's third goal at the death

Zenit's last-gasp leveller denies Chelsea top spot

Champions League holders Chelsea finished as Group H runners-up after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in a pulsating 3-3 draw at Zenit St Petersburg.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

Lukaku on target as Chelsea begin CL defence with a win

Romelu Lukaku's pinpoint header rescued Chelsea's first match as Champions League holders in a 1-0 win over Zenit St Petersburg.

Soccer • 14 Sep 21

Dejan Lovren has left Liverpool with a glowing reference from boss Jurgen Klopp

Klopp hails Lovren on Anfield exit

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to Dejan Lovren after the defender completed a €12million move to Zenit St Petersburg.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

Dejan Lovren (C) has made 185 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Southampton in 2014

Transfers: Lovren set for St Petersburg switch

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is close to signing for Zenit St Petersburg in a £10.9 million deal.

Soccer • 24 Jul 20

Leo Messi couldn't crack open the home rearguard

Champions Lge wrap: Messi back but Dortmund hold Barca

Substitute Nicolo Barella scored a stoppage-time equaliser on his Champions League debut to rescue a dramatic 1-1 draw for Inter Milan at home to Slavia Prague in their opening group game.

Soccer • 17 Sep 19

Leandro Paredes is looking forward to playing at the "passionate atmosphere of the Parc des Princes2

Paredes completes switch from St Petersburg to PSG

Paris St Germain have signed midfielder Leandro Paredes from Zenit St Petersburg on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

Soccer • 29 Jan 19

Spartak were charged earlier this summer over crowd disturbances

UEFA reject appeals from Zenit and Spartak

UEFA has rejected appeals from Spartak Moscow and Zenit St Petersburg against sanctions over crowd trouble in last season's Europa League.

Soccer • 18 Jul 18

N'Golo Kante was the target for abuse from Russian fans

FIFA probes racist abuse from Russian fans

FIFA is to probe racist abuse directed at French players by Russian fans during a pre-World Cup friendly between the countries.

Soccer • 28 Mar 18

Roberto Mancini: "I am confident that we can improve tomorrow."

Mancini playing it cool ahead of Celtic showdown

Boss Roberto Mancini is confident Celtic will see a better Zenit St Petersburg side in the second leg of their Europa League clash on Thursday night.

Soccer • 21 Feb 18

Brendan Rodgers congratulates his Celtic players after their victory over Zenit St Petersburg

Rodgers: We have put ourselves in a good position

Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic have set themselves up nicely for the second leg of their Europa League last-32 clash with Zenit St Petersburg after a 1-0 home win over the Russian side.

Soccer • 16 Feb 18

McGregor makes Celtic dominance count against Zenit

Callum McGregor's stunning late strike boosted Celtic to a deserved 1-0 win over Zenit St Petersburg that gave the Hoops control of their Europa League tie.

Soccer • 15 Feb 18

Brendan Rodgers: 'We have got our reward by getting through the group stage and hopefully we can perform very well and get a result.'

Rodgers labels Zenit favourites for Europa showdown

Boss Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic would upset the odds by knocking Zenit St Petersburg out of the Europa League.

Soccer • 14 Feb 18

Mancini takes reins at Zenit St Petersburg

Zenit St Petersburg have announced the appointment of Roberto Mancini as their new head coach.

Soccer • 01 Jun 17

Ivanovic won two Premier League titles and the Champions League with Chelsea

Branislav Ivanovic leaves Chelsea for Zenit

Branislav Ivanovic's nine-year association with Chelsea has ended with the Serbian joining Zenit St Petersburg on a three-and-a-half year deal.

Soccer • 01 Feb 17

Stephen Kenny expects even more from his team next season

Kenny reflects on 'fantastic' European campaign

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny has urged Dundalk to continue their improvement next season after his side bowed out of the Europa League.

Soccer • 09 Dec 16

Brian Gartland (R) and Andy Boyle react after Dundalk go behind

Recap: Maccabi Tel-Aviv v Dundalk

Dundalk brought the curtain down on an a record breaking season with a 2-1 Europa League defeat to Maccabi Tel-Aviv. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 08 Dec 16

Ciaran Kilduff celebrates his goal against AZ Alkmaar

Dundalk in the Europa League - the story so far

Dundalk have the chance to extend an extraordinary season tonight and book their place in the final 32 of the Europa League. It's been a stunning campaign and we take a look back at how the Lilywhites have fared in Group D.

Soccer • 08 Dec 16

David McMillan and Dundalk will be looking to be in the hat for next Monday's draw

McMillan: No reason to be fearful against Tel-Aviv

Dundalk's David McMillan is relishing the challenging of getting the victory against Maccabi Tel-Aviv - an outcome that may see the Co Louth club advance in the Europa League.

Soccer • 08 Dec 16

Stephen Kenny is only interested in a win against Maccabi Tel-Aviv

Only a win will do for Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny admits that it's a case of all or nothing as his side prepare to take on Maccabi Tel-Aviv in their final Europa League Group D game.

Soccer • 08 Dec 16

Dundalk players salute the fans in St Petersburg

Defiant Kenny says 'journey doesn't have to stop'

Stephen Kenny dusted himself down after Dundalk's 2-1 defeat to Zenit St Petersburg on Thursday night and urged his men to keep believing they will go through to the Europa League knockout stages.

Soccer • 03 Nov 16

Giuliano brace denies brave Dundalk in Russia

A brace from Brazilian striker Giuliano broke Dundalk hearts in Russia as Zenit St Petersburg qualified from Group D of the Europa League with victory at a snowy Petrovsky Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Nov 16

Zenit St Petersburg's Portuguese defender Luis Neto (L) evades David McMillan

As it happened: Zenit St Petersburg 2-1 Dundalk

Can Stephen Kenny's men continue their amazing European odyssey with victory in Russia? Follow all the action as it happens.

Soccer • 03 Nov 16

Stephen Kenny oversees training at the Petrovsky Stadium

Kenny: Dundalk can threaten 'exceptional' Zenit

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny believes his side can get something from tonight's Europa League trip to Zenit St Petersburg, despite admitting the hosts will be hot favourites.

Soccer • 03 Nov 16

Zenit St Petersburg and Dundalk face off again in St Petersburg

Zenit boss says 'skilful' Dundalk a serious threat

Zenit St Petersburg manager Mircea Lucescu has warned that his side's Irish opponents in the Europa League have nothing to lose in Thursday night's clash in Russia.

Soccer • 02 Nov 16

Stephen Kenny: 'We shouldn’t underestimate ourselves.'

Stephen Kenny travelling to Zenit with no fear

Stephen Kenny said there's no reason Airtricity League Premier Division champions Dundalk should travel to Zenit St Petersburg with any fear, as they look to continue their incredible European adventure.

Soccer • 01 Nov 16