England FA Contacts Police Over Racist Abuse of Jess Carter
England defender Jess Carter, 27, has been subjected to intense racist abuse online during UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Following poor personal performances and criticism after losses to France and Sweden, the abuse escalated into vitriolic attacks targeting her race and appearance. Carter announced she is stepping away from social media temporarily to protect her mental health and allow a team to manage her accounts. Why This Matters Zero tolerance stance: The Football Association (FA) has promptly contacted UK police and social media platforms to assist in identifying and prosecuting those behind the hate speech. CEO Mark Bullingham described the abuse as "abhorrent" and confirmed classification as a hate crime. Team solidarity & protest shift: In a united movement, the Lionesses have collectively condemned the abuse and announced they will no longer take the knee before matches, stating the gesture […]