England’s national player Jess Carter reported racist insults against her during the European Championship. The English Football Association has already switched on the police.
The English national football player Jess Carter defends herself against racism and online agitation during the European Championship in Switzerland. “Since the beginning of the tournament I have experienced many racist hostility”the 27 -year -old central defender wrote on Sunday in a statement on social media, including on Instagram.
Colleagues support Carter
“Even if I am convinced that every fan has the right to an opinion and result, I don’t think it is right or acceptable to target someone because of their appearance or origin”added.
Numerous teammates and opponents contacted the post on Instagram and expressed their support. The official account of the German national team also sent hearts to black-red gold. There was also solidarity from Gianni Infantino. “We are behind Jess. We stand behind every player and everyone who suffered from racist insults”wrote the FIFA boss on Instagram.
Football association intervenes police
According to the British broadcaster BBC, the English Football Association explained that it is already working “With the police to ensure that those responsible for this hate crime are brought to trial”. You will no longer put up with such bad attacks on the players on the net. “We stand by Jess and all players who have ever suffered from racism”it said. Nobody should have to experience something like that.
FIFA boss Infantino says helping English
“We offer our support with all other necessary measures and will also pass on data so that suitable measures can be taken against the perpetrators”said Infantino. The FIFA is with yours “Social Media Protection Service” The boss of the World Association continued successfully against insults on the Internet at several tournaments.
In response to the racist insults, Carter will first withdraw from social media for the time being and “Leave a team to communicate”wrote the partner of the German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger. Carter decided to take this step to “Protect yourself”. She will continue to focus on being successful with her team.
The defensive player also hopes for retention processes: “My wish is that my open word contributes to another positive change – for everyone.”
Carter plays with England against Italy
At the European Championship, Carter has so far stood in all four matches in the English starting eleven. The player from the US Club NJ/NY Gotham FC will meet Italy on Tuesday (9 p.m.) in the semi-finals with her selection. In the final there could be a duel with Berger and the Germans who play against Spain on Wednesday (9 p.m., in the first and in the live stream on sportschau.de).