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Calvin Bassey joined Fulham from Ajax in July 2023 Fulham have condemned the "abhorrent" racist and homophobic online abuse directed at defender Calvin Bassey following Sunday's FA Cup penalty shootout win at Manchester United. Nigeria defender Bassey, who scored the opening goal at Old Trafford, shared some examples of the unsavoury abuse he had received on social media. "We strongly condemn this abhorrent behaviour which has no place in football or society, " Fulham said in a statement. "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. " In a statement, the Premier League 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. In a recent interview with BBC Sport, Samuel Okafor, chief executive of anti-discrimination body Kick It Out (KIO), said the level of abuse in English football had "reached crisis point". Bassey's goal was cancelled out in the second half by Bruno Fernandes, with the game staying level at 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes and extra time. Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee missed for United in the shootout to send the Cottagers into the quarter-finals, where they will host Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage. Police investigate Doucoure racist abuse after derby Man City 'appalled' after Shaw subjected to abuse Police contacted as Willock faces 'appalling' racist abuse Everything in their favour. .. are India unbeatable at Champions Trophy? The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out Blatter and Platini back in court in Swiss Fifa fraud case The new, extended trailer for Doctor Who Season 2 The Doctor and Belinda take one hell of a journey home. Watch 12 April on BBC i Player The world's longest kiss In 2013, a Thai couple locked lips for 58 hours and 35 minutes in a world record attempt Mark Kermode explores the films that win awards Is it the subject matter or its treatment that is the key to beating your rivals? Frank Cottrell-Boyce chooses his favourite tracks Including music from The Beach Boys, The Flaming Lips and Loyle Carner The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out Everything in their favour. .. are India unbeatable at Champions Trophy? Has Las Vegas been a success for rugby league? 'We love crusty old golfers but we want them to be a bit more progressive' 'He just lost it' - how costly will Cunha's red card prove? I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - Stoney Like being in a washing machine - England's tough night in Vegas Why did Bournemouth VAR check take eight minutes? 'Karachi a familiar low - England's rebuild starts here' Mc Laren impressive and Hamilton positive - F1 testing analysis 'Dangerous play' - Millwall's Roberts sent off for challenge on Mateta. Video'Dangerous play' - Millwall's Roberts sent off for challenge on Mateta 'More a procession than a race' - when could Liverpool seal title? England Under-18s to 'Small Black', via four lost stone 'We lacked spark' - strikers who could be 'final piece of Arsenal jigsaw' 'Liverpool running away with title' - MOTD analysis. Video'Liverpool running away with title' - MOTD analysis Harsher bans needed to stop dangerous tackles - Warburton. Video Harsher bans needed to stop dangerous tackles - Warburton Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home? Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.