FK Torpedo Moscow

MOSCOW -- Torpedo Moscow are on the brink of collapse after withdrawing from the Russian league because of financial problems.

Russian Premier League team Torpedo Moscow must play two home games in an empty stadium after fans displayed a banner with a Nazi symbol, the club's fourth racism-related punishment this season.

Torpedo Moscow will play two home games behind closed doors as punishment for its fans racially abusing Zenit St. Petersburg striker Hulk.

Zenit St Petersburg manager Andre Villas-Boas has branded Torpedo Moscow fans a ``disgrace'' after striker Hulk was allegedly subjected to racist taunts in their 1-1 draw away at the Saturn Stadium.

Torpedo fans directed monkey chants at FC Rostov players during a 2-1 win in the Russian Premier League on Saturday, earning the club its second punishment for racism this season.

Dinamo Moscow defender Christopher Samba has been banned for two matches by the Russian Football Union (RFU) after responding to racist abuse in a match against Torpedo Moscow.

Congolese defender Christopher Samba faces a possible ban for his response to racist abuse in the Russian league.