Fifth round fa cup

Fifth Round FA Cup: Fulham FC have opened investigations, alongside relevant authorities, after defender Calvin Bassey received racist and homophobic abuse on social media following their win over Manchester United on Sunday. The Nigerian defender had scored the opening goal during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford and suffered the alleged abuse after the game.

“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.

“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.