Yuri Zhirkov
- Current club: FC Zenit Saint Petersburg
- Date of Birth: 20 August 1983
- Birthplace: Tambov, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
- Position: Defender, Left Back
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Host nation Russia to kick-start against Saudi Arabia
Host nation Russia is hoping to get their campaign off to a flying start as they take on Asian giants Saudi Arabia in the tournament opener.
Arsenal target joins Zenit St.Petersburg
Russian international Aleksandr Kokorin has reportedly sealed a winter move to Zenit St.Petersburg.
Anzhi looking at Maicon
Free-spending Anzhi Makhachkala have apparently contacted Inter regarding a possible move for right back Maicon in the January transfer window.
Anzhi want van Persie, Anelka & Neymar
In an interview with French TV Show Canal Football Club, Anzhi player-coach Roberto Carlos has sensationally revealed that the club are willing to break the bank to bring Robin van Persie, Nicolas Anelka and Neymar to the club.
Anzhi offer Mourinho €30 million
Russian rich boys Anzhi Makhachkala are reported to have offered Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho a bumper deal to get him to the Russian Premier League.
Zhirkov to quit Chelsea
Yuri Zhirkov will quit Chelsea this summer, in a move that will see him move to Russia with Anzhi. According to reports, the transfer will be worth approximately 13m GBP for the Blues.
Lampard happy with squad
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes that his club do not need to buy anymore players this summer, insisting that the squad has more than enough talent to go on and win trophies.
Chelsea sign Zhirkov
Chelsea has signed Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow for £18m. The flambouyant winger was recommended by none other than Guus Hiddink. The Russian is the first signing by Carlo Ancelotti with many to follow.
Malouda eyes Zhirkov move
Yuri Zhirkov would be welcome at Chelsea, according to Florent Malouda, the player who potentially could be in competition with the Frenchman at Stamford Bridge should the Russian move to England.
Zhirkov would leave CSKA
CSKA Moscow left back Yuri Zhirkov has revealed that he would be interested in joining a bigger club, as reports emerged that Juventus, Chelsea and Bayern Munich were all interested in the Russian international.
