The 32-year-old Akinfeev said on Monday it was a "logical conclusion" after 111 appearances over 15 years. Russia's love for Igor Akinfeev, their goalkeeper who spends much of his time picking balls out of the net, speaks volumes … Copyright © HT Media Limited All Igor Akinfeev's penalty shootout saves ensure Russia's passage to the quarterfinals In Russia's first group match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup against South Korea, Akinfeev fumbled a long-range shot from Lee Keun-ho, dropping it over the line to give the Koreans the lead. Akinfeev played his third UEFA European Championship for Russia at UEFA Euro 2016 as the national team finished bottom of Group B with only one point from three matches. He … Sports fans have seen this story before, and it had a bitter ending.Russia hopes its surprise World Cup success is finally bringing it out of the shadow of the Sochi Olympics, which were tainted by widespread doping and accusations the government was complicit.MOSCOW (AP) — Stretching every part of his body out into a star shape and diving to his right, Igor Akinfeev flicked out his left foot and kicked the ball high away from danger.Akinfeev's foot kept Russia's party going Sunday night, ended the international career of one of Spain's biggest stars and sealed the biggest upset of the tournament and one of the greatest in World Cup history.MOSCOW (AP) — Russia advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals by beating Spain in a penalty shootout on Sunday.Here's a look at how the shootout unfolded at the Luzhniki Stadium:Andres Iniesta scored with his last shot at a World Cup to give Spain the lead. The midfielder sent Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev the wrong way and put the ball in the right side of the net.MOSCOW (AP) — Brazil cruised to a 3-0 friendly win at World Cup host Russia on Friday without the injured Neymar.In freezing temperatures at Moscow's vast Luzhniki arena, the Brazilians worked hard to break down Russia's deep defense before three goals in 13 minutes early in the second half.Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev parried Thiago Silva's 53rd-minute shot into the path of Miranda, who scored from close range.MOSCOW (AP) — CSKA Moscow moved closer to a spot in the Champions League last 16 with a 2-0 win over Benfica on Wednesday.Georgy Shchennikov gave CSKA an early lead, despite an apparent offside. Then an own-goal from Jardel ensured Benfica — which is eliminated — slipped to its fifth defeat in five Champions League games.KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Host nation Russia fought valiantly but could not avoid early elimination at the Confederations Cup after a 2-1 loss to Mexico on Saturday, a result that secured the Mexicans a place in the semifinals of the World Cup warm-up tournament.Portugal also advanced from Group A after beating last-place New Zealand 4-0 in St. Petersburg.MOSCOW (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo set aside his legal troubles to score the winning goal for Portugal on Wednesday in a 1-0 victory over hosts Russia in the Confederations Cup.However, the win was bittersweet as Portugal left-back Raphael Guerreiro was hospitalized with a suspected leg fracture.KRASNODAR, Russia (AP) — Fine solo goals from Wilfried Zaha and Jonathan Kodjia gave the Ivory Coast a 2-0 friendly win over struggling Russia on Friday.Kodjia gave the Ivorians the lead in the 30th minute, cutting in from the left flank before hitting the ball hard into the top-right corner.In the 70th, Zaha made it 2-0 when he dribbled past all three of Russia's center-backs and scored with a calm finish.Connect with the definitive source for global and local news
Igor Akinfeev, 34, from Russia CSKA Moscow, since 2002 Goalkeeper Market value: €5.00m * Apr 8, 1986 in Vidnoe, Moskau Region, UdSSR Russia are hosting the FIFA World Cup 2018 and the nation’s fans will be banking on veteran goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev to guide them to the knock-out stages of the tournament. read more
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