England defender Jess Carter says she will take a step back from social media after experiencing “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025.<\/p>\n
In a statement on Sunday, the Lionesses also said they would now stop the anti-racism move of taking a knee before matches, saying it was “clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism”.<\/p>\n
The Football Association said it was “working with police to ensure those responsible for this hate crime are brought to justice”.<\/p>\n
“From the start of the tournament I have experienced a lot of racial abuse,” said the 27-year-old Carter.<\/p>\n
“While I feel every fan is entitled to their opinion on performance and result I don’t agree or think it’s OK to target someone’s appearance or race.<\/p>\n
“As a result of this I will be taking a step back from social media and leaving it to a team to deal with.”<\/p>\n
Carter, who has 49 England caps since her debut in 2017, was a member of the squad that won Euro 2022.<\/p>\n
Having started her career at Birmingham City, she won five Women’s Super League titles with Chelsea before leaving for Gotham FC last summer.<\/p>\n
The United States National Women’s Soccer League side said in a statement: “We are heartbroken and outraged by the racist abuse directed at Jess Carter.<\/p>\n
“Jess is not only a world-class football player, she is a role model, a leader and a valued part of our Gotham FC family.<\/p>\n
“We stand with Jess, and we deeply appreciate the support for Jess from the Lionesses and England’s Football Association as they compete at the UEFA Women’s Championship.”<\/p>\n
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