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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Sport England chair issues plea to Ofcom after ‘vile’ Jess Carter abuse

Sport England chair Chris Boardman has formally raised concerns with government regulator Ofcom regarding the escalating online abuse targeting the England Women’s team during Euro 2025.

The intervention follows England defender Jess Carter’s decision to step back from social media after revealing she had received "a lot of racial abuse" during the tournament in Switzerland, a matter the Football Association has referred to the police.

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