Rubin Kazan

In a statement, European football's governing body said the ban would come into effect if the club qualified for Europe in the next two seasons.

Russia cut defender Ruslan Kambolov, who faced a doping investigation, from their World Cup squad on Monday, saying he injured a calf muscle.

Former Inter Milan and Sunderland midfielder Yann M'Vila has signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Ligue 1 club St Etienne.

Toronto FC completed the signing of midfielder Chris Mavinga from Russian club Rubin Kazan on Tuesday.

Rubin Kazan have reached an agreement to sign midfielder Alex Song from Barcelona.

Gracia, who led Malaga to consecutive ninth-place finishes in La Liga, has accepted a four-year contract to manage Russian side Rubin Kazan.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes youngster Jordon Ibe can have a bright future if he is prepared to work hard.

Jordon Ibe scored his first goal for Liverpool in a 1-0 Europa League win over Rubin Kazan in Russia on Thursday.

Jurgen Klopp's Anfield debut ended in a frustrating draw against 10-man Rubin Kazan as Liverpool registered their third successive 1-1 Europa League d

Richard Jolly: Jurgen Klopp's first home game as Liverpool manager ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw, albeit one in which Emre Can showed some promise.