Women in Manchester City have reported abuse aimed at Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw after their ladies Super League League against Arsenal for the police.
City has promised to fully support the player about “the disgusting treatment” she received in the aftermath of the 4-3 loss for the Gunners in the Joie Stadium.
Shaw, who scored 86 goals for the club, appeared her 100th city performance when she came from the bank in the 66th minute of the game in what was only her second outing since she suffered an injury at the beginning of December.
In a statement from the club City said: “Manchester City was shocked to hear that Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw was subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse after Sunday's game.
“Discrimination of any nature whatsoever, in stadiums or online, is not 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 common people they have sent.
“The content is shared with the authorities. An investigation will follow and the club offers our full support to Bunny after the disgusting treatment she has received.”
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