This interview highlights the critical issue of mental health in sports, especially for athletes facing discrimination. Shaw's openness about her struggles can inspire others to prioritize their well-being and foster a more supportive environment in sports.

In an exclusive interview, the Manchester City striker talks about the horrific racist abuse she suffered last season, playing with Viv Miedema and her hopes for 2025-26“It’s difficult,” says Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw. “Sometimes you have to take a step back and think about you and your mental health because if you’re not in a good place you won’t be able to perform. I wasn’t in a good place. It was about more than what happened in that match. There’s a lot that people didn’t and don’t know about.”Shaw is speaking for the first time about her decision to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/06/khadija-shaw-pulls-out-manchester-city-league-cup-semi-final-arsenal-after-abuse">withdraw from Manchester City’s League Cup semi-final against Arsenal</a> in February, four days after she had <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/05/manchester-city-condemn-vile-individuals-over-bunny-shaw-abuse">suffered horrific racist abuse</a> following a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/02/womens-super-league-wsl-manchester-city-arsenal-match-report">4-3 loss against the same side</a> in the Women’s Super League. Manchester City said they were “appalled” and reported the matter to the police. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/sep/03/khadija-shaw-manchester-city-interview-mental-health">Continue reading...</a>

تسلط هذه المقابلة الضوء على القضية الحرجة للصحة النفسية في الرياضة، خاصةً للرياضيين الذين يواجهون التمييز. يمكن أن تلهم صراحة شاو حول صراعاتها الآخرين لإعطاء الأولوية لرفاههم وتعزيز بيئة أكثر دعمًا في الرياضة.

تتحدث خديجة شاو، مهاجمة مانشستر سيتي، عن أهمية الصحة النفسية في مقابلة حصرية. تعكس على الإساءة العنصرية التي تعرضت لها الموسم الماضي وآمالها للمستقبل.

Esta entrevista destaca la cuestión crítica de la salud mental en el deporte, especialmente para los atletas que enfrentan discriminación. La apertura de Shaw sobre sus luchas puede inspirar a otros a priorizar su bienestar y fomentar un entorno más solidario en el deporte.

Khadija Shaw, la delantera del Manchester City, habla sobre la importancia de la salud mental en una entrevista exclusiva. Reflexiona sobre el abuso racista que sufrió la temporada pasada y sus aspiraciones para el futuro.

Cette interview met en lumière la question cruciale de la santé mentale dans le sport, en particulier pour les athlètes confrontés à la discrimination. L'ouverture de Shaw sur ses luttes peut inspirer d'autres à donner la priorité à leur bien-être et à favoriser un environnement plus solidaire dans le sport.

Khadija Shaw, l'attaquante de Manchester City, parle de l'importance de la santé mentale dans une interview exclusive. Elle évoque les abus racistes qu'elle a subis la saison dernière et ses aspirations pour l'avenir.

Khadija Shaw, the Manchester City striker, discusses the importance of mental health in an exclusive interview. She reflects on the racist abuse she faced last season and her aspirations for the future.

Khadija Shaw: ‘Sometimes you have to take a step back and think about your mental health’

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