Mostovoi banished from Russian squad
Russia have sent home veteran midfielder Alexandr Mostovoi for disciplinary reasons just 24 hours before their crunch Group A clash with hosts Portugal.
The 35-year-old was ordered to pack his bags after criticising coach Georgi Yartsev following Russia’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the opening game of the competition.
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