Russian clubs rule Europa League
Russian clubs ruled the Europa League roost on Thursday as Rubin Kazan upset holders Atletico Madrid while Anzhi Makhachkala and Zenit St Petersburg opened up commanding first-leg advantages in their last 32 ties.
Chelsea Football Club will play in the Russian Railways Cup, a pre-season tournament, in Russia this summer against Lokomotiv Moscow, the hosts, as well as AC Milan and Sevilla.