Racism at the Women's European Championship: "Insults in women's football are getting worse"

Carter's fellow defender in the England national team, Lucy Bronze, reported: "Especially in women's football, the online abuse is getting worse and worse." The team had already discussed the issue before the tournament began. England striker Alessia Russo said she was staying away from social media because the hostility was causing too much damage.

English women no longer kneel before kick-off

In response to the recent incidents, the England women's team decided to stop kneeling before kickoff. The Lionesses had previously done so at European Championship matches to highlight racism. "It is obvious that we and football must find another way to combat racism," a team statement read. The players will remain standing before the semifinal against Italy on Tuesday (9:00 p.m./ZDF).