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UEFA Investigates After Manchester City’s Shaw Struck By Object
UEFA has launched an investigation after Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw was struck by an object during her team’s Women’s Champions League victory against Hammarby.
Shaw played a pivotal role in City’s 2-1 win at Stockholm Arena on Thursday, scoring a goal in each half to secure the team’s place in the quarter-finals with two group stage games to spare.
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Following her first goal, Shaw’s animated celebration in front of the home fans earned her a yellow card. Replays later appeared to show an object being thrown from the stands in her direction during the celebration.
“Proceedings have been opened against Hammarby IF for throwing of objects (Article 16(2)(b) of the Disciplinary Regulations),” UEFA said in a statement.
It added: “Manchester City player Khadija Shaw received a yellow card following her goal presentation for unsporting conduct.”
After the match, Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood criticized broadcaster DAZN for omitting mention of the incident in a social media post.
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The post on X (formerly Twitter) described Shaw as having “antagonised” the home fans and claimed she received “stick” from them in response.
Greenwood responded directly, writing: “Correction. Travel to Stockholm, score a big goal. Celebrates her goal. Gets objects thrown at her.”
Manchester City declined to comment when approached by BBC Sport, and Hammarby has also been contacted for a statement.
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