By Gwurld4026 
Calvin Bassey Faces Racism and Homophobia Post FA Cup Win
Fulham Football Club and the Premier League have strongly condemned the racist and homophobic abuse directed at defender Calvin Bassey following Fulham’s FA Cup victory over Manchester United on March 2, 2025. Bassey scored the opening goal in the match, which ended 1-1, with Fulham advancing after a 4-3 penalty shootout.
After the game, Bassey received offensive messages on social media, which he publicly shared. In response, Fulham released a statement expressing their outrage: “We strongly condemn this abhorrent behaviour which has no place in football or society.” The club is collaborating with authorities to identify and take strong action against the perpetrators.
The Premier League also issued a statement supporting Bassey and emphasizing their commitment to combating discrimination: “We will offer our full support to Calvin and the club. We work with social media companies and authorities to help ensure any individuals found guilty of discrimination face the strongest possible consequences.”
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about online abuse targeting football players. Other players, such as Manchester City’s Kyle Walker and Khadija Shaw, have also faced similar abuse recently.
Fulham remains committed to fostering an environment of respect and inclusion, both within the club and in the broader football community.