MOSCOW Russia (Reuters) - The Russian Premier League was rocked by a second instance of racial abuse in less than a week when it was confirmed that Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk was the target of monkey chants from visiting Spartak Moscow fans on Saturday.
The 28-year-old Brazil international told a Russian newspaper that he could hear the disgraceful taunts from fans of the Moscow club during the 0-0 draw at Petrovsky Stadium.
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