Advokaat finalizing Russia deal

Dick Advocaat says he is finalizing a deal to become the coach of Russia's national soccer team.

The Dutchman said Friday that "I will become Russia's coach like Guus Hiddink before me, but I have not signed yet."

Hiddink guided Russia to the semifinals of Euro 2008 but failed to qualify for this year's World Cup. He begins coaching Turkey in August.