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Spartak charged over racist behaviour in UEFA Youth League clash with Liverpool

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Spartak Moscow have been charged with racist behaviour by UEFA following a Youth League encounter with Liverpool last month.

It is said the Premier League club lodged a complaint to European football's governing body after Bobby Adekanye was allegedly the victim of racist abuse.

UEFA confirmed on Wednesday that the Russian club is facing disciplinary proceedings, specifically relating to claims that "monkey chanting" was heard.

The case will be heard by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on October 19.

Spartak were also charged last month for breaching regulations concerning illicit banners, the setting off of fireworks and for blocking stairways during the senior side's 1-1 Champions League draw with Liverpool.