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England Women End Pre-Match Kneeling to Stand with Carter After Racist Abuse

The team will stand before kick-off instead of kneeling to refocus on their semi-final after Carter’s disclosures prompted FIFA and the FA to aid in tracing her online abusers.

Englands Nationaltrainerin Sarina Wiegman
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Overview

  • Jess Carter disclosed she faced racist abuse online during Women’s Euro 2025, leading FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the FA to pledge full support and share data with law enforcement.
  • The Lionesses announced they will no longer kneel before matches and will instead stand as their anti-racism gesture ahead of Tuesday’s semi-final in Geneva against Italy.
  • Coach Sarina Wiegman and senior players including Georgia Stanway and Lucy Bronze publicly condemned the attacks and stressed the squad’s unity in backing Carter.
  • Fans in Geneva applauded after 16 minutes—matching Carter’s kit number—to show solidarity with the defender during the semi-final.
  • England has retained Carter in the matchday squad as the team focuses on performance under strengthened internal solidarity and ongoing cooperation between FIFA, the FA and the police.