Calvin Bassey suffered racial abuse and Xenophobic chants from a section of the social media on Sunday after Fulham defeated Manchester United in the English FA Cup, Sports247 reports.
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Calvin Bassey, the Fulham FC Defender scored a header to give his side the lead, before Bruno Fernandes equalised for Manchester United to pusht the round of 16 English FA Cup tie into the extra time and subsequently into penalty kicks which was won by Fulham FC by 4-3.
In a swift reaction to the unfortunate incident, a behaviour they described as abhorrent and vowed to get the perpetrators arrested by cooperating with relevant authorities as they reject such behaviour in totality, while pledging full support to Calvin Bassey.
“Fulham Football Club is utterly appalled at the racist and homophobic abuse received and subsequently shared by Calvin Bassey on social media after yesterday’s FA Cup tie against Manchester United,” Fulham said in a statement on Monday.
“We strongly condemn this abhorrent behaviour which has no place in football or society. Such actions are entirely unacceptable, and we stand in full support of Calvin Bassey, who will continue to receive our full backing”.
“We will do everything in our power to work with the relevant authorities in identifying the perpetrators of these vile messages and taking the strongest form of action against them.”
“Fulham Football Club is committed to maintaining a firm stance against all forms of discrimination and remains dedicated to fostering an environment of respect and inclusion,” Fulham added.
Fulham host Crystal Palace in the FA Cup quarter-finals on March 29.
