Man City footballer refuses to play after racist and sexist abuse
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Manchester City Women’s star Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw refused to take part in the League Cup semi-final against Arsenal after being subjected to racist and sexist abuse, Daily Mail reports.
Shaw received vile messages from fans following her team’s defeat in the first leg against Arsenal. As a result, she reported struggling with her mental well-being and opted out of the next match.
"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," the club stated in an official release.
City also confirmed that while Shaw chose not to make the abusive messages public, they have been handed over to authorities for investigation. The club expressed full support for the Jamaican striker during this difficult time.
