Andrei Arshavin

The slightly-built forward helped transform a drab and defensive Russia into an attractive attacking side that defied the odds and reached the semi-finals for their best showing in a major ... like nothing better than to see Arshavin rediscover that ...  

The Soviet Cup winner has shared his opinion about the Russian national team’s attacking potential and has urged the trio to work harder in Euro 2012 The trio has been named in the provisional 26-man squad for the upcoming European event, Euro 2012.  

MOSCOW: Russia’s captain and star striker Andrei Arshavin is hoping at Euro 2012 to show the blazing inspiration that set the last tournament alight after his insipid stint with English Premier League giants Arsenal. The 30-year-old — who ...  

Andrei Arshavin is arguably the biggest football star to emerge from Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union but he is no hit with the ladies, at least according to beauty queen Alina Chus, who dubbed him “gruesome” in an interview with RIA Novosti on Saturday.  

Arsenal’s Andrei Arshavin thinks it was a smart decision to leave the Emirates and join Zenit on loan, in the winter transfer window. The Gunners forward went on to spend most of the current season on the bench for the North London club and when he did ...  

Although Arsene Wenger (and nearly every Arsenal fan) lost confidence in the little Russian Andrei Arshavin, it seems that a return to his hometown club Zenit St. Petersburg has given the Russia captain a new lease of life and he has helped his ...  

MOSCOW: Zenit St Petersburg clinched their second consecutive Russian title and third overall with a 2-1 win over guests Dynamo Moscow on ... who scored on Andrei Arshavin's pass. Dynamo full back Alexandru Epureanu reduced the arrears just ...  

In the aftermath of the outcome, Andrei Arshavin has lamented their latest defeat against the Red-whites, and admitted that the Moscow-based club deserved to win on that particular day. “We are not happy with the defeat. The team showed little motivation ...  

Andrei Arshavin has admitted that leaving Arsenal earlier this season was the right decision for all concerned, the Indepedent has reported. The Russia international had made only eight starts for the club this season, having been signed from Zenit St ...  

With players such as Andrei Arshavin, Carlos Vela, Nicklas Bendtner, Park Chu – Young and Marouane Chamakh all reported to leave the Emirates at the end of the season it could be a summer of transition from Arsenal and with money still left over from the ...  

Striker Andrei Arshavin is among those unhappy that Coach Dick Advocaat has said he's leaving the Russian team after the European Championship. "It's true, I will resign after the end of the European championship," said Advocaat. "I don't want to disclose ...  

The switch, taken to align the RPL with European leagues, has caused controversy in Russia. Top footballers such as Andrei Arshavin, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Roberto Carlos have questioned whether natural grass pitches can withstand the harsh winters.  

The Gunners have brought in some “in form” players only to see them fizzle out. Andrei Arshavin burned brightly for a brief period and by the time he left he was a shell of the player who had arrived. Then there is Marouane Chamakh, coming from ...  

In May 2008, the then Russia manager Guus Hiddink experienced difficulties with his team's midfield as some of the players were injured and striker Andrei Arshavin was suspended. Despite earning his first call-up to the Russian squad ...  

the player could be an excellent addition to Arsenal’s squad although if the Gunners do decide to make a move, they will have to shatter their previous transfer record of £15m that they spent on bringing Andrei Arshavin to the club.