Russia extend contract with national football coach Stanislav Cherchesov
According to earlier media reports, the new contract with the coaching staff of the national team is valued at €2.5 million (over $2.9 million).
According to earlier media reports, the new contract with the coaching staff of the national team is valued at €2.5 million (over $2.9 million).
Croatia were the fancied team, but Russia made life difficult for their opponents and in the end, a shootout decided the outcome of the tie.
Russia has been a graveyard for many top sides already, with Spain becoming the latest to board the plane for home.
Midfielder Alan Dzagoev has rejoined the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury, but Igor Smolnikov is suspended following his red card against Uruguay.
The two-time champions are hitting their stride at the right time.
The 25-year-old Pogba dedicated his goal to his late father as Les Blues beat Russia 3-1.
Akinfeev helped Moscow's once middling CSKA club win six league titles and a UEFA Cup trophy in 2005.
The match is expected to be played before Brazil's friendly against Germany in Berlin on March 27.
Big calls from Portugal coach Fernando Santos!
"The Confederations Cup is the main operational milestone on the way to the next year's World Cup."
