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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Lionesses to stop taking the knee after jess carter suffers vile racist abuse - Caught on Camera

England’s players have said they will not take the knee before Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after defender Jess Carter was sent “vile” and “abhorrent” racist abuse online following their quarter-final win over Sweden.

The Football Association (FA) confirmed they are working with UK police and the relevant social media platforms, while Carter said she would be “taking a step back” from social media as a result of the abuse she has received throughout the tournament.

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