Imagine stepping onto a global stage, playing your heart out for your country. For England’s Jess Carter, a key defender for the Lionesses, that dream has been shadowed by a harsh reality. During the ongoing Women’s European Championship in Switzerland, Carter has been hit with a wave of racist insults. She recently announced she will leave social media to protect her mind and focus fully on her team.
Carter, who plays professionally for Gotham FC in the United States, shared her experience on Instagram. She explained that she has faced many racist comments since the tournament began. While fans have the right to share their opinions on player performance, she firmly stated that targeting someone’s looks or race is simply wrong. Taking a break from online platforms allows her to hand over the issue to her team. This move helps her shield herself from the negativity.
She made it clear that her main goal is to help the team in every way possible. Carter also expressed her hope that by speaking up, those writing harmful comments will think twice. This could stop other players from having to deal with similar abuse. She is very proud of the historical progress the Lionesses squad has made. Carter hopes her voice can bring about even more positive change for everyone in the sport. Her full energy is now aimed at winning with her teammates.
It’s worth noting that England has played well in the tournament. They have reached the semifinals. They are set to face Italy on Tuesday at 8 PM. Jess Carter has been a starter throughout their campaign.