Gianni Infantino offers support after England Jess Carter targeted by racist abuses

FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered the support of the director of the defender of England Jess Carter after revealing that she had been the target of racist abuses during Euro 2025.

Carter announced on Sunday that it was moving away from social media during the tournament.

The 27-year-old started the four games in England during the tournament, but experienced difficulties in his victory in the quarter-final against Sweden on Thursday while the Lionesses conceded two goals in the first half.

The CEO of the football association, Mark Bullingham, condemned the abuses and said that the FA was in contact with the British police, which is in contact with the relevant social media platform, to “ensure that the managers of this hatred crime are brought to justice”.

“We stick with Jess. We stand with each player and each individual who has suffered from racist violence. No player should be discriminated against in any way, he should be free to be his best on the field” “ Infantino said in a statement.

“In this case, we will offer our support with any other action required, as well as sharing data for the appropriate measures to take against any author.”

The director of European football UEFA, the Carter’s Club Gotham FC, the National Women’s Soccer League and the Lionesses also published statements in support of the player.

Carter’s teammate, Lotte Wubben-Moyy, said in an Instagram publication that she also planned to get out of social media.