So far this season, FC Rostov are the surprise package in the Russian Premier League. From relegation playoff participants to title challengers? It could just be possible and coach Miodrag Bozovic is the man charged with keeping the fairy tale on track.
In 2007, Royston Drenthe compared himself to Lionel Messi. Five years on he was on the verge of retiring. Now Drenthe is rebuilding at Russian side Alania Vladikavkaz.