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There was a familiar feel to Hulk’s day on Saturday, as the Zenit Saint Petersburg forward scored a trademark powerful free-kick before later accusing the Spartak Moscow fans of racism.

Brazil’s Hulk engages the crowd for support during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Chile at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 28, 2014.

Emmanuel Frimpong said it was “beyond a joke” after the Russian Football Union (RFU) on Wednesday rejected allegations that the Ufa midfielder was racially abused by Spartak Moscow supporters. “But naturally the topic of anti-discrimination is a very important...

Former Arsenal man Frimpong was involved in a tangle with a Spartak by the corner flag in the opening match of the Russian Premier League season, when he appeared to react to the crowd after giving away a free-kick.