According to the Women’s Super League (WSL) organizers, the abuse directed at Chelsea defender Millie Bright and Manchester City forward Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has “no place” in either sport or society.
Following City’s WSL defeat against Arsenal on Sunday, Jamaica international Shaw was the subject of racist and misogynistic abuse.
City described the abuse as “appalling” and vowed to open a full investigation.
England defender Bright said it was “hugely disappointing” to hear insults directed at her during Chelsea’s 1-0 win against Aston Villa last weekend.
The Chelsea captain said a fan made an expletive-filled comment about her first-half performance after asking for photos and autographs.
“Please may I remind you that as players we are not collectables, we are not robots, we are humans the same as you”, she said.
The Women’s Professional Leagues Limited, which organises the WSL and Women’s Championship, has said the abuse will not be tolerated.
A statement reads, “We are shocked and depressed to learn about the events that took place over the weekend.”
“Players, coaches and officials should be able to do their job without being subjected to abuse, either in person or online, and there is no place for it within women’s football or wider society.
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Source: BBC
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