Spartak Moscow have been fined and their fans barred from two away games after the club lost its appeal against sanctions for a racist banner . The Russian Football Union said Spartak fans displayed ' a banner of discriminatory content with a racist symbol , ' specifically a Celtic cross , typically used in Russia as a symbol for white supremacist groups . Spartak was fined 200,000 rubles ( £2,500 ) over the incident , which took place during the team 's 1-0 Russian Premier League loss to Arsenal Tula earlier this month . Spartak Moscow supporters have been banned from attending the club 's next two away games . Spartak were sanctioned after their supporters allegedly displayed a racist banner . The club were fined £2,500 and had an appeal against the sanctions rejected by The Russian Football Union . Admission to Spartak 's fan sector for their next two away games was restricted to women and children . The club appealed but that was rejected Tuesday , the RFU said . Spartak are currently sixth in the Russian Premier League .
Spartak Moscow appealed against sanctions for a racist banner . The Russian Football Union rejected and fined the club £2,500 . Comment: