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Millie Bright joined Chelsea in 2014 The abuse directed at Manchester City forward Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Chelsea defender Millie Bright has "no place" in football or society, the organisers of the Women's Super League (WSL) have said. Jamaica striker Shaw was subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse following City's WSL defeat by Arsenal on Sunday. City described the abuse as "appalling" and vowed to open a full investigation. England defender Bright said it was "hugely disappointing" to hear insults directed at her during Chelsea's 1-0 win against Aston Villa last weekend. The Chelsea captain said a fan made an expletive-filled comment about her first-half performance after asking for photos and autographs. "Please may I remind you that as players we are not collectables, we are not robots, we are humans the same as you, " she said. The Women's Professional Leagues Limited, which organises the WSL and Women's Championship, has said the abuse will not be tolerated. "We are shocked and saddened to hear about the incidents that occurred over the weekend, " a statement read. "Players, coaches and officials should be able to do their job without being subjected to abuse, either in person or online, and there is no place for it within women's football or wider society. "We are speaking to both clubs and offering any support they might need. " Man City need 'pick me up' after damaging week Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Smith set to start at fly-half for England Root returns as England name XI for first India ODI Alexander-Arnold to miss EFL Cup semi against Tottenham The highly anticipated Motherland spin-off Lucy Punch returns as ‘alpha mum’ Amanda to face downsizing and the horror of modern teens The true story of a vicious cyber-harassment campaign Stalked uncovers the true story of a young woman’s journey to expose her anonymous cyber-stalker Uncanny's chilling return to i Player Do ghosts exist? Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of the supernatural Drs Chris and Xand explore the science of exercise How much exercise should we be doing, and how does it help our bodies? 'It is a revolution' - how rugby is taking Paris 'Football dreams & a business empire' - Ronaldo's relentless drive at 40 Meet the girls pushing to become future F1 stars In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'A brutal reality for Man Utd' - Mc Nulty's deadline day verdict All the transfer deadline day done deals 'An unbelievably sought-after player' - who is Spurs signing Tel? Lions watch: Who impressed in Six Nations round one? Best free agent ever? The story behind Barkley's stunning season Five talking points from opening Six Nations games Chiefs bid for immortality - countdown to Super Bowl 59 begins Were Australia really 16-0 better than England? 'Tenacity, endeavour, composure' - how Arsenal earned statement win The painful divorce of Marcus Rashford and Manchester United Mumbai mauling shows Mc Cullum has the tough challenge he wanted 'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker How Forest's Elanga & Gibbs-White 'ran Brighton ragged' Video How Forest's Elanga & Gibbs-White 'ran Brighton ragged' 'Best midfield in the league' - Keown praises Liverpool trio. Video'Best midfield in the league' - Keown praises Liverpool trio Nurmagomedov v Makhachev - who leads lightweight GOAT race? Are we in a golden age of the Six Nations? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.