After the lions declined “online poison” after Jess Carter received racist abuse on social media star-news.press/wp
England defenders revealed that Jess Carter has been the target of racist abuse online, as his teammate competitors ordered messages like “Vile … online poison”.
Carter has been the basis of the defense of England in Switzerland to retain the title of the European Championship Sarina Wiegman won in 2022.
The 27-year-old Gotham FCKo player has started four lions in the four games of the tournament to Tournament to prepare the show against Italy on Tuesday.
However, Sunday Carter revealed that he has received racist messages throughout the competition and as a result, he said he would do it from social media.
“I had too much racism from the beginning of the tournament,” Carter said.
“While all fans think, I don’t agree with performance and I think it’s okay to correct someone’s appearance or race.
“As a result, I will take a step from social media and I will be able to go to a group.
“I never appreciate all the help of true fans, but I’m taking this measure to protect myself as helpful to the team.
“We hope people talk about writing this abuse twice as others don’t have to deal with it.
“We’ve made some historical changes that I’m so proud of this lion group and talking about this hope will make another positive change.
“I’m looking forward to helping you and all my energy to help my team.”
In response, the football association is “working with the police” to ensure the people responsible for this crime “.
They are Jess and all #Lionesses The past and the present suffered racism.
A group of groups: pic.twitter.com/gashono5s
– Lions (@Lionesses) 2025 July 20
Meanwhile, Carter’s England team members released a statement of X condemned and revealed that they did not have the knee before it started with Italy.
The statement has been read: “Jess and lions players who have suffered racism and the present. No one should be subjected to such abuse, we must be in any place of football or anywhere in life.
“It is the greatest honor to represent our country. It is not correct that we are treating them differently because of the color of our skin while we are doing some of us.
“So far, we have chosen before knee matches. We need to find another way of dealing with racial football. We agree to be a gang before shot on Tuesday.
“We hope the match can be done together. For now, for now, we will return our entire focus to an important finalin.
“Meanwhile, we know that they are working with the UK’s Police and the right organizations. Those who are behind this online poison must be responsible.”
Gotham FC also released a statement on Sunday, saying that the club was “heart-hearted” was abused by their player.
“We harden and annoy the hearts of racist abuse of Jess Carter.
“Jess is not in addition to being a global football player, the role model is a leader and part of our Gotham FC family.
“We are together with Jess, and we are deeply grateful to the support of Jess Lionesses and England football association when they compete in the UEFA women’s championship.”
– Gotham FC (@gothamfc) 2025 July 20
2025-07-20 14:28:00
