Spartak Moscow sit four points behind Zenit St Petersburg in the Russian Premier League. 11 matches remain in Russia, so the title is winnable, which makes this announcement slightly more palatable for their fans.
The Moscow club are indeed heading to Dubai for some warm weather training, unlike any German or British clubs… except Celtic.
We all know how that trip turned out for the Hoops and Celtic fans have been quick to jump in with a few ironic jokes and comments.