England defender Jess Carter has been the target of racist abuse during the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament. The Football Association (FA) has reported the incidents to the police. In response to the abuse, the England women's national football team, known as the Lionesses, announced they will no longer take the knee before their upcoming semifinal match against Italy, seeking alternative methods to combat racism in football. Carter has stepped back from social media following the abuse. The team and supporters, including teammate Lucy Bronze and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, have expressed solidarity with Carter and called for stronger action against racism. The Lionesses advanced to the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Sweden. The situation has drawn attention to the ongoing challenges of addressing racial abuse in sport, with calls for systemic change to relieve players from the burden of confronting such abuse alone.