Khadija Shaw Withdraws from League Cup After Receiving Racist Abuse

Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw of Manchester City has withdrawn from the League Cup semi-final against Arsenal following racist and misogynistic abuse she received after a recent match. The abuse was reported to the police by the club, which expressed its full support for Shaw and condemned the discrimination. A statement from Manchester City emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable in any form, whether in stadiums or online. Shaw, who is City's record goalscorer with 86 goals, opted not to publicly share the abusive messages to avoid giving attention to the perpetrators. The Women's Professional Leagues Limited also condemned the abuse and reiterated the importance of a safe environment for players. This incident highlights a broader issue, as recent data from FIFA indicates that a significant number of players faced similar harassment during the Women's World Cup.