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Lionesses Prepare for Euro2025 as Players Shield Themselves from Online Abuse

Senior leaders are limiting social-media access to safeguard mental health before the Euro2025 campaign.

England striker Alessia Russo says she will avoid social media during the upcoming 2025 Women's Euros due to online abuse.
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James (second from right) says the online abuse "never really stops."

Overview

  • Alessia Russo says she will step away from social media during the tournament after past exposure to harmful online comments.
  • Midfielder Keira Walsh maintains her long-standing social-media hiatus to stay focused on performance and well-being.
  • Ella Toone plans to continue using Instagram but respects teammates’ decisions to switch off during matches.
  • Experienced squad members are mentoring seven tournament debutants on coping strategies for harassment.
  • The issue spans sports, with tennis’s Katie Boulter detailing death threats and NCAA data linking much abuse to sports betting.