Fulham Initiates Inquiry Into Racist and Homophobic Abuse Targeting Defender Calvin Bassey
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Synopsis
Fulham FC has launched an investigation into the racist and homophobic abuse directed at defender Calvin Bassey on social media after their FA Cup victory over Manchester United. The club has expressed strong condemnation of such behavior and pledged full support for Bassey as they work with authorities to find the perpetrators.
Key Takeaways
- Fulham FC is investigating racist and homophobic abuse against Calvin Bassey.
- Bassey scored during the FA Cup match against Manchester United.
- The club condemned the behavior and supports Bassey.
- Fulham won the match through a penalty shootout.
- Premier League also expressed support for Bassey and condemned discrimination.
London, March 3 (NationPress) Fulham FC has initiated investigations in collaboration with relevant authorities after defender Calvin Bassey was subjected to racist and homophobic attacks on social media following their victory over Manchester United on Sunday. The Nigerian defender netted the opening goal during the FA Cup match at Old Trafford and faced this abuse post-game.
“Fulham Football Club is completely horrified by the racist and homophobic remarks directed at Calvin Bassey on social media after yesterday’s FA Cup match against Manchester United.
“We vehemently denounce this despicable conduct, which is unacceptable in football or society. Such behavior is totally intolerable, and we extend our full support to Calvin Bassey, who will continue to receive our unwavering backing.
“We will exhaust all efforts to collaborate with the relevant authorities to identify those responsible for these abhorrent messages and pursue the strongest possible action against them,” stated the club.
Fulham and Manchester United required a penalty shootout to decide the winner in their Fifth Round FA Cup encounter. The match kicked off with Fulham’s Bassey heading them into the lead just before halftime, courtesy of a clever flick from Rodrigo Muniz during a corner.
Bruno Fernandes leveled the score for United in the 62nd minute with a precise long-range shot. The contest saw multiple near-misses, but neither team managed to find the net, resulting in extra time. Following a 1-1 stalemate after 90 minutes and extra time, the match proceeded to penalties. Fulham’s goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, emerged as the hero, saving two penalties to secure a 4-3 victory in the shootout and a place in the quarterfinals.
During the shootout, Leno’s saves from Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee ensured Fulham’s success, setting up a quarterfinal showdown against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage.
“The Premier League is appalled by the abuse endured by Calvin Bassey following Fulham's FA Cup match against Manchester United. We will provide our complete support to Calvin and the club. We are collaborating with social media platforms and authorities to ensure that anyone found guilty of discrimination faces the strictest possible repercussions.
“Football is for everyone, and discrimination has no place in our sport or in society at large,” stated the Premier League.
