Dhaka, July 21 -- England defender Jess Carter has disclosed that she has been subjected to racial abuse on social media during the Women's European Championship, prompting the Football Association (FA) to contact UK police.

Carter came under intense criticism after England's opening defeat to France at Euro 2025. While the team has since advanced to the semifinals, the 27-year-old revealed that the abuse she faced crossed a troubling line.

"From the beginning of the tournament, I have been receiving a significant amount of racial abuse," Carter wrote in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday. "Though I respect fans' right to voice their opinions about performances and results, targeting someone's race or appearance is unacceptable."

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