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England Ombudsman Jess Carter has revealed that it was the goal of an online racist abuse, which caused his cam teammates to condemn messages as “online poison.”
Carter was a starting point for England’s defense during this summer’s European championship in Switzerland, while Sarina Wiegman’s side sought to keep the title they won by 2022.
The 27-year-old Gotham FC player has begun each of the four Lionessa games in the tournament so far, with the team preparing for a semifinals clash against Italy on Tuesday.
However, Carter on Sunday revealed that he received online racist messages throughout the competition and said that he would take a break on social media.
“From the beginning of the tournament I have experienced many racial abuses,” said Carter.
“Although I think all fans have the right to their opinion on performance and the result, I do not agree or think that it is OK to direct -to the appearance or to the race of someone.
“As a result, I will take a step back from social media and leave it to a team to deal with.
“As always I am grateful for all the support of the true fans, but I am taking this measure to protect -with the aim of keeping my focus on helping the team anyway.
“Hopefully talking will make people write this abuse twice so that others do not have to do it.
“We have made some historical changes with this Lionessa template that I am so proud to be a part and my hope is that, when speaking, it will make another positive change for all.
“Now I am looking forward to and focusing on -me all my energy to help my team.”
In response, the Football Association said he was “working with the police to say that those responsible for this hate crime were to justice.”
We are with Jess, and all #Lionesses Players who have suffered racism.
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– Lions (@lionesses) July 20, 2025
Meanwhile, Carter England’s teammates published a statement on X in which they condemned the abuse and revealed that they would not take their knee before the game with Italy.
The statement said, “We are with Jess and all past and present players who have suffered racism. No one should have to endure such a vile abuse, either in football or in any area of life.
“Representing our country is the greatest honor. It is not correct that while we make some of us be treated differently by the color of our skin.
“So far, we have decided to take the knee before games. Of course, we and football have to find another way to deal with racism. We have agreed as a workforce to remain standing before Tuesday launch.
“We hope that the game can be united to see what can be done more. At the moment, we will return our total approach to a major semifinal.
“In the meantime, we know that FA works with the Police of the United Kingdom and the right bodies. Those behind this online poison must be responsible.”
Gotham FC also published a statement on Sunday, saying that the club was “bewildered” by abuse addressed to his player.
“We are bewildered and outraged by racist abuse to Jess Carter.
“Jess is not only a world -class football player, but he is a model, leader and a valued part of our Gotham FC family.
“We meet Jess and deeply appreciate the support of Jess de la Lionesses and the England Football Association while competing in the UEFA Women Championship.”
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– Gotham FC (@gothamfc) July 20, 2025
