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England’s Jess Carter refuses to let online abuse keep her from speaking out
Jess Carter faces ongoing online racist abuse during major tournaments while two men were arrested in the U.K. for malicious communications against her, highlighting broader issues in sports.
- After facing online racist abuse during the Women's European Championship, Jess Carter, England defender, refuses to be silenced and continues speaking out despite criticism.
- Players across sports are facing racist, sexist and threatening abuse, targeting stars like Vinícius Júnior, Marcus Rashford and Kylian Mbappé, while social media platforms struggle with moderation and legalized sports betting worsens harassment.
- Carter is an established international with 51 England caps, winning Euro 2022 and reaching the 2023 World Cup final after a six-year Chelsea FC spell.
- Law enforcement action followed as Carter temporarily withdrew from social media and skipped the England celebratory parade in London, while one man was arrested in the U.K. on suspicion of malicious communications.
- Carter said she wants to continue speaking out, noting `I think something like this is we need to continue to speak out about, otherwise it doesn't stop people,` and plans to work with organizations on better protocols before her England squad matches later this month.
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England’s Jess Carter refuses to let online abuse keep her from speaking out
Jess Carter says she might never be able to process all of the emotions she experienced this summer. The English defender was subjected to online racist abuse during the Women’s European Championship. The distress caused by the abuse was followed by joy when the Lionesses won the Euros and Carter triumphantly lifted the trophy with her teammates after a penalty shootout with Spain. Carter skipped the team’s celebratory parade in London and inste…
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