A group of Spartak Moscow supporters have pledged to continue shunning matches
Spartak Moscow fans have called on fellow supporters to boycott the Russian Cup final later this month in a continued protest against government plans to introduce a FAN ID system.
Spartak played out a draw with Russian Premier League champions Zenit St. Petersburg Moscow on Sunday, with an entire section of the Otkritie Bank Arena empty as the club’s ‘Ultras’ opted to stay away in opposition to the measures.
Ahead of the Russian Cup final against cross-city rivals Dynamo Moscow at Luzhniki Stadium on May 29, hardcore Spartak supporters said they would not relent in their protest despite the magnitude of the game.
“Friends, Spartak reached the final of the Russian Cup for the first time since 2006. And this is really a joyous event! I hope we will celebrate the victory of our team on May 29 in the oldest derby in Moscow,” read a message from key Ultras…
