Russia

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Kolosov: Euro place never in doubt
Football Union of Russia (FUR) president Viacheslav Koloskov has admitted that he was never worried that Uefa would throw his country out of the Euro 2004 finals.

Wales bid unlikely to succeed
Wales are unlikely to win their protest against Russia's inclusion in Euro 2004 because of a player's failed drugs test.

Hughes backs Wales appeal
Mark Hughes believes Wales should launch an appeal to Uefa after a Russian player was banned for failing a drugs test.

Wales look into Russian drugs issue
Uefa have poured cold water on suggestions that Russia should be thrown out of Euro 2004 because of a player's failed drugs test.

Wales question Russia's Euro 2004 place
Wales are set to appeal against Russia's participation in Euro 2004 after it was revealed a Russian player failed a drugs test during the qualifying play-offs.