Fulham Condemns Racist Abuse of Calvin Bassey

Fulham FC has condemned the 'abhorrent' racist and homophobic abuse directed at Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey following the team's FA Cup victory over Manchester United. Bassey scored the opening goal in the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw before Fulham triumphed 4-2 in the penalty shootout. The club expressed its full support for Bassey and stated that such behavior is unacceptable in football and society. They are committed to working with authorities to identify and take action against the perpetrators of the abuse. The Premier League also condemned the incident, emphasizing the need for stronger consequences for discrimination. Fulham will host Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on March 29, 2025.