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Racism Has Increased in Women's Football as the Game Has Grown, Says Bronze

UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 20 – Lucy Bronze says online abuse, especially racist attacks, has risen as women's football gains fans and visibility, with the Football Association working with police to tackle hate crimes.

  • Lucy Bronze stated that the growth of women's football has led to more racist abuse toward players as the game's popularity increases, drawing more fans and media attention.
  • Bronze mentioned that Sarina Wiegman's squad held discussions about the increasing abuse, calling it a 'huge factor specifically in women's football.'
  • Bronze expressed concern that online abuse is worsening, saying, 'we're not open to abuse.'
  • Bronze acknowledged that players have long recognized racism as a longstanding issue in football.
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NRC Handelsblad broke the news in Netherlands on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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