Lionesses defender Jess Carter hits out at racist abuse on social media
Carter announced she will be stepping back from social media due to the abuse, which she stated has been ongoing throughout the tournament.
In response to the racism, the England Lionesses squad confirmed they will no longer take the knee before matches, starting with their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy.
The team stated they need to find an alternative method to combat racism and urged authorities to do more to prevent online abuse.
The Football Association is collaborating with UK police and social media platforms to investigate the abuse and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
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