Jess Carter Reflects on the Impact of Online Racism During Euro 2025Jess Carter Reflects on the Impact of Online Racism During Euro 2025

England defender Jess Carter recently spoke with BBC Sport’s Laura Scott about the profound impact of receiving racist messages online during Euro 2025, an experience that left her hesitant to leave her hotel room.

Earlier this month, Nigel Dewale, aged 60, pleaded guilty to sending abusive messages to Carter’s TikTok account during the tournament, which England, the defending champions, ultimately won.

Carter expressed the psychological toll of such abuse, stating, “Abuse totally devalues you as a human being.” Her comments underscore the pervasive issue of online harassment in sports and its detrimental effects on athletes’ mental health.

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