Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw has withdrawn from the Manchester City Women squad for Thursday's League Cup semi-final against Arsenal after suffering racist and misogynistic abuse.
Man City reported abuse directed towards Shaw to the police following their Women's Super League defeat against Arsenal last Sunday.
Shaw will not take part in Thursday's tie for her mental well-being while City have promised to fully support the striker over "the disgusting treatment" she received in the aftermath of the 4-3 loss to the Gunners at the Joie Stadium.
Shaw, who has scored 86 goals for the club, made her 100th City appearance when she came off the bench in the 66th minute of the WSL fixture in what was only her second outing since suffering an injury early in December.
In a statement released by the club on Tuesday, City said: "Manchester City were appalled to learn that Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw was subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse following Sunday's fixture.
"Discrimination of any kind, either in stadiums or online, will not be tolerated and has absolutely no place inside or outside the game.
"Bunny has decided not to share the messages publicly so as not to give the oxygen of publicity to the vile individuals who sent them.
"The content has been shared with the authorities. An investigation will follow, and the club offers our full support to Bunny following the disgusting treatment she's received."
The incident happened on the same weekend Chelsea captain Millie Bright heard expletive insults directed her way after their 1-0 win at Aston Villa, taking to social media to remind fans that players "are not robots."
A statement from the WPLL, who manage the WSL, released on Wednesday read: "We are shocked and saddened to hear about the incidents that occurred over the weekend relating to Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Millie Bright.
"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."
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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it's no longer 115 at city...
GaddafiJamal
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How Old Is This Kid At All? You Just So Senseless ๐คง๐คฎ
jecdiklmst
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As an honest arsenal and Barcelona fan I think she deserves it for the way she plays with a big buttock small clubs like Penchester city and Chelsea should be a victim of RAClSM if not VlOLENCE Yamal's pubic hair is bigger than her existence on ๐
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jatbcdnort
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tiacklnop
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tiacklnop
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As an honest arsenal and Barcelona fan I think she deserves it for the way she plays with a big buttock small clubs like Penchester city and Chelsea should be a victim of RAClSM if not VlOLENCE Yamal's pubic hair is bigger than her existence on ๐
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Wizprince11
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akeemโ784
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embarrassing comment
blacknight8235IN
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As an honest arsenal and Barcelona fan I think she deserves it for the way she plays with a big buttock small clubs like Penchester city and Chelsea should be a victim of RAClSM if not VlOLENCE Yamal's pubic hair is bigger than her existence on ๐
Imagine 2 people like this comment, envying a womanโs butt is laughable but here we are!
meebcmps
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I love this girl... For real
Seddekoprt
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As an honest arsenal and Barcelona fan I think she deserves it for the way she plays with a big buttock small clubs like Penchester city and Chelsea should be a victim of RAClSM if not VlOLENCE Yamal's pubic hair is bigger than her existence on ๐
why are you a barca fan ? don't think barca will accepted you . only arsenal fans are stupid as you .
foncdloprz
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As an honest arsenal and Barcelona fan I think she deserves it for the way she plays with a big buttock small clubs like Penchester city and Chelsea should be a victim of RAClSM if not VlOLENCE Yamal's pubic hair is bigger than her existence on ๐
some people have small brains that they don't understand simple things
Taaadmopuz
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As an honest arsenal and Barcelona fan I think she deserves it for the way she plays with a big buttock small clubs like Penchester city and Chelsea should be a victim of RAClSM if not VlOLENCE Yamal's pubic hair is bigger than her existence on ๐
Wow!! Can't believe you're consumed with that much hate
BiIIyDedon
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As an honest arsenal and Barcelona fan I think she deserves it for the way she plays with a big buttock small clubs like Penchester city and Chelsea should be a victim of RAClSM if not VlOLENCE Yamal's pubic hair is bigger than her existence on ๐
Punaceimno
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While
Litelntz
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WE ARE WITH U BUNNY STAY STRONG
ZILLAN
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Being their best player she still gets to be underated don't let that let u down keep ur eye up and move on๐ช๐ช๐ช