Premier League, Fulham condemn online abuse faced by Bassey after win over Man United

Lucian Nemoiu

Fulham and the Premier League have condemned racist and homophobic abuse faced by their defender Calvin Bassey online after he scored in Sunday's FA Cup win over Manchester United. Nigeria international Bassey gave his side the lead before halftime in the match that ended 1-1 at Old Trafford before Fulham overcame the hosts on penalties to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. "Fulham Football Club is utterly appalled at the racist and homophobic abuse received and subsequently shared