England Lionesses, Authorities Respond to Racial Abuse of Jess Carter at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

England defender Jess Carter has been subjected to racial abuse during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, prompting her to step back from social media while a team manages the situation. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the abuse and vowed FIFA’s cooperation with authorities to identify and take action against the perpetrators, reinforcing that there is no place for racism in football or society. The Football Association (FA) has reported the abuse to UK police, who are working with social media companies to address the issue. In response to the ongoing racism, the England Lionesses have decided to stop taking the knee before matches, stating the need to find a more effective way to tackle racism in football. Players like Lucy Bronze and broadcaster Lianne Sanderson have expressed solidarity with Carter and criticized social media platforms for enabling abuse, emphasizing the emotional toll on players. UEFA also expressed its support, underscoring that abuse and discrimination should never be tolerated in football or society.