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Torpedo Moscow Cancel Contract of Black Footballer After Fan Protests

Torpedo Moscow have rescinded the contract of Erving Botaka-Yoboma after supporters protested against the new signing because of his race.

As relayed by Martin Boychuk of Goal, Torpedo president Elena Yelentseva confirmed the decision after a backlash from supporters.

In addition to their racial objections, fans of the Moscow club were reportedly unhappy Botaka-Yoboma's previously played for Torpedo's local rivals Lokomotiv Moscow.

As noted by Boychuk, the defender is a Russian citizen and a product of the Torpedo academy setup.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.