Man City 'appalled by abuse of striker Khadija Shaw - as club reports 'racist and misogynistic messages' to the police after Women's Super League clash
Man City 'appalled by abuse of striker Khadija Shaw - as club reports 'racist and misogynistic messages' to the police after Women's Super League clash
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Manchester City forward Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw was sent racist and misogynistic messages following their match against Arsenal, the club has announced. The Women's Super League club confirmed in a statement that it has reported the matter to the relevant authorities. Shaw, a Jamaican international, had come on as a 66th minute substitute in their 4-3 loss to Arsenal on Sunday at the Joie Stadium.
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'Manchester City were appalled to learn that Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw was subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse following Sunday’s fixture,' a club statement read. 'Discrimination of any kind, either in stadiums or online, will not be tolerated and has absolutely no place inside or outside the game. 'Bunny has decided not to share the messages publicly so as not to give the oxygen of publicity to the vile individuals who sent them.
Man City have reported racist and misogynistic messages sent to Khadija Shaw to the police. Manchester City were appalled to learn that Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw was subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse following Sunday’s fixture.Discrimination of any kind, either in stadiums or online, will not be tolerated and has absolutely no place inside or outside the game.… pic.twitter.com/mghP7kB5FF.
Shaw is Man City Women's record goalscorer having netted 86 times since joining in 2021. ‘The content has been shared with the authorities. 'An investigation will follow, and the Club offers our full support to Bunny following the disgusting treatment she’s received.’. Shaw had been making her second appearance since December, with the forward working her way back from injury. Her appearance from the bench was her 100th for the club.
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