Sobolev nets twice as Spartak stun Napoli

Spartak Moscow boosted their hopes of reaching the Europa League knockout stages with a 2-1 win over Napoli on Wednesday.

Four-goal Daka leads Leicester to win at Spartak

Patson Daka scored four goals to inspire Leicester City to a 4-3 comeback win at Spartak Moscow in Europa League Group C on Wednesday.

Russian fans stage walkouts over police crackdowns

Football fans from almost all of Russia's top clubs have staged mass walkouts at games to protest a police crackdown.

Spartak star punished for road rage attack

Spartak said Guliyev had been driving to training on Wednesday when he "got into a conflict with a pedestrian and used brute force against him."

Paris, Moscow in one weekend: Where will Terry turn up next?

John Terry had a busy weekend having turned up unannounced in Russia shortly after grabbing a selfie or two at the Ryder Cup.

Spartak drop two players in Instagram dispute

Spartak Moscow left two players out of their squad for a Europa League game against Rapid Vienna amid a dispute over a video posted on Instagram.

John Terry turns down Spartak Moscow move

Chelsea legend John Terry has turned down the chance to join Spartak Moscow on a one-year contract after holding talks with the club and his family.

Terry close to Spartak Moscow move - sources

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry is in talks with Spartak Moscow over a shock move, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.

Sevilla sign Promes from Spartak Moscow

UEFA bans Spartak's Luiz Adriano for 3 games

The Brazilian striker earned a straight red card for his foul on Jose Angel Crespo during the second leg of Spartak's 3-2 aggregate loss to PAOK.

Spartak statues show how football can be more than life, death

Jayaditya Gupta on what the story of the Starostin brothers, who have a statue in their memory pitchside in Moscow's Spartak Stadium, represents.

Four players that could save Russia at the World Cup

Russia are approaching the World Cup in the wake of some shambolic preparations. There are, however, four players that will give the hosts hope.

Spartak, Zenit fined for fans' racist chants

Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg have both been fined for racist chants by their fans, the latest such incident Russia.

FIFA approves Eremenko's switch to Russia

FIFA has cleared teenage midfielder Sergei Eremenko to play for Russia at the World Cup by approving his change of national eligibility from Finland

FA, Kick It Out slam UEFA over Brewster

The FA and Kick It Out have expressed disappointment at UEFA's decision not to impose punishment over a racism allegation made by Rhian Brewster.

UEFA closes Brewster's racist abuse claim

UEFA's investigation into allegations by Liverpool's Rhian Brewster of racist abuse by a Spartak Moscow player has failed to find any evidence.

Spartak spokesman fined over 'chocolates' tweet

The head of Spartak Moscow's public relations department has been fined after a player posted a racially charged tweet to the club account.

Russia's Jikia tears ACL, World Cup in doubt

Russia defender Giorgi Jikia tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a club friendly on Thursday and could be ruled out of the World Cup.

FIFA condemns offensive Spartak tweet

Russian side tweeted a video of black players training in the sun with the caption translating as: "See how the chocolates melt in the sun."

Anti-racism body slams Spartak after tweet

Spartak Moscow have been condemned after an offensive social media message was posted on the club's official Twitter account.

Bayern, Spartak fined for UCL disturbances

Bayern Munich have been fined €20,000 and Spartak Moscow €3,000 following crowd disturbances during Champions League matches.

Agent calls Brewster abuse claims 'absurd'

The agent of Leonid Mironov agent has denied claims that the Spartak Moscow youngster racially abused Liverpool's Rhian Brewster.

Kick It Out wants swift Spartak probe

Kick It Out has demanded "swift" action from UEFA if a Spartak Moscow youngster is found to have racially abused Liverpool's Rhian Brewster.

Liverpool win Group E with Coutinho hat trick

Philippe Coutinho scored a hat trick as Liverpool sealed their place atop Champions League Group E with a runaway 7-0 win over Spartak Moscow.