Bunny Shaw Faces Abuse, Withdraws from Match

Manchester City striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw has faced racist and misogynistic abuse following a Women's Super League match against Arsenal, leading her to withdraw from a League Cup semi-final for her mental well-being. Manchester City has reported the abuse to the police and promised full support to Shaw, who is the club's record goalscorer and reigning PFA Player of the Year. Shaw, who recently returned from injury, made her 100th appearance during the match against Arsenal. The club, alongside Arsenal and Manchester City fan groups, has condemned the abuse, emphasizing that discrimination has no place in or outside the game. The authorities are investigating the incident, and Shaw has chosen not to publicly share the abusive messages to avoid giving attention to the perpetrators.