FC Rostov triumphs in Nizhny Novgorod, but loses training‑ground parcel

Crucial away win

On 5 April 2024, FC Rostov travelled to Nizhny Novgorod and defeated Pari NN 1‑0. Ronaldo scored in the 29th minute. The three points lifted the club from 11th to 10th place in the Russian Premier League, its first rise this season.

Setback off the pitch

The celebration was tempered by a municipal decision announced on 10 April. The city’s Department of Property‑Land Relations returned a 212 000 m² plot earmarked for a new training base after the club failed to meet agreed deadlines. Officials said the land will revert to city control until Rostov fulfills its commitments.

Looking ahead

The win secures a modest buffer from the relegation zone, but the loss of the training‑ground site raises questions about the club’s long‑term infrastructure plans. Stakeholders hope a revised timetable will allow the project to resume before the season’s second half.