On Sunday, Lionesses defender Jess Carter posted a statement announcing she was stepping back from social media, citing an increase in racial abuse directed at her since the beginning of the UEFA Women's Euros this year.
“From the start of the tournament, I have experienced a lot of racial abuse. Whilst I feel every fan is entitled to their opinion on performance and result, I don’t agree or think that it’s okay to target someone’s appearance or race,” Carter wrote in a statement posted to her Instagram and X social media profiles.
