Manchester City women: Uefa open investigation after Khadija Shaw hit by object

Uefa has opened an investigation after Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw was hit by an object during the Women’s Champions League win against Hammarby.

Shaw scored either side of half-time as City won 2-1 at Stockholm Arena on Thursday, securing their place in the quarter-finals with two group games still to play.

The Jamaican striker’s animated celebration in front of the home fans after her first goal saw her booked, with replays also showing an object was seemingly thrown her way from the stands.

“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.”

Following the game, City captain Alex Greenwood hit out at match broadcaster DAZN for failing to mention the incident in a social media post.

The post on X, external said Shaw “antagonised” the home fans and received “stick” from them.

Greenwood replied: “Correction. Travel to Stockholm, score a big goal. Celebrates her goal. Gets objects thrown at her.”

“We have been informed about media reports of a thrown object from the stands during the game between Hammarby IF and Manchester City,” the Swedish side said when approached by BBC Sport for comment.

“We have no further information about the case and will await the official investigation of Uefa.”