THE English Premier League has condemned the racist abuse of Super Eagles of Nigeria and Fulham defender, Calvin Bassey.
This came after Fulham knocked out United from the FA Cup competition as Bassey contributed to it through a goal that was later equalised by Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes.
Fulham eventually won the game in a penalty shootout with a score of 4-2, which led to Calvin Bassey being a target of racist abuse on social media.
The Premier League, reacting to this in a statement, said that it is “appalled by the abuse” and that it will offer “our full support to Calvin and the club”.
It added: “We work with social media companies and authorities to help ensure any individuals found guilty of discrimination face the strongest possible consequences.”
Bassey’s online abuse follows recent cases involving Everton midfielder, Abdoulaye Doucoure, England defender Kyle Walker, Newcastle United’s Joe Willock, and Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw.
