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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Lionesses defender Jess Carter hits out at racist abuse on social media

Jess Carter Lionesses
  • Lionesses defender Jess Carter has received "vile" and "abhorrent" racist abuse online following England’s Euro 2025 quarter-final victory over Sweden.
  • Carter announced she will be stepping back from social media due to the abuse, which she stated has been ongoing throughout the tournament.
  • In response to the racism, the England Lionesses squad confirmed they will no longer take the knee before matches, starting with their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy.
  • The team stated they need to find an alternative method to combat racism and urged authorities to do more to prevent online abuse.
  • The Football Association is collaborating with UK police and social media platforms to investigate the abuse and ensure those responsible are held accountable.

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Lionesses to stop taking the knee after Jess Carter suffers ‘vile’ racist abuse

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