England defender Jess Carter has revealed she suffered racial abuse during the Women’s European Championship, prompting the Football Association to contact police. Carter shared in an emotional Instagram post that she’s experienced targeted racism since the tournament began. The 27-year-old player announced she’s stepping back from social media to focus on helping England in their semifinal against Italy. The FA confirmed they’ve contacted UK police to identify perpetrators of what they condemned as a hate crime. Carter’s club Gotham FC and teammates have expressed full support, emphasizing there’s no place for racism in football.
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