Spartak Moscow
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Spartak Moscow logoFull Name: Football Club Spartak Moscow
Russian Name: Спартак Москва
City: Moscow
Founded: 1922
Stadium: Stadion Luzhniki (84,745)
Colors: Red, White
Previous: Moskovsky Kruzhok Sporta (1922-23), Krasnaya Presnya (1923-25), Pishcheviki (1925-27),  Promkooperatsiya (1927-35)
Nicknames: Myaso (The Meat), The Red and White
Rivals: CSKA Moscow, Dinamo Moscow

Official Website: rus.spartak.com


Description:
Spartak = Spartacus, legendary leader of a slave revolt in the Roman Empire. Known as the "People's Team" and the most popular club in Russia. Throughout its history they were unaffiliated with any governmental or industrial organizations, a rarity in Soviet football and a fact which undoubtedly contributed to their popularity. Founded in Krasnaya Presnya, a neighborhood of Moscow. The Myaso nickname is derived from the club's long-time sponsorship by a meat-processing plant.

Trophy Room:
* Russian League (1992, 93, 94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01)
* Russian Cup (1994, 98, 2003)
* Soviet League (1936, 38, 39, 52, 53, 56, 58, 62, 69, 79, 87, 89)
* Soviet Cup (1939, 46, 47, 50, 58, 63, 65, 71, 92)

Stadion Luzhniki Location

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 20:40
 

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