FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered the support of the Steering body for England defender Jess Carter after she discovered that she was the target of racist abuse during Euro 2025.

holder On Sunday she announced that she is leaving social media for the duration of the tournament.

The 27-year-old has started all four of England’s games in the tournament, but has fought in their quarter-final victory Sweden On Thursday, while Lionesses accepted two goals of the first half.

The Director General of the Football Association Mark Bullingham condemned the abuse and said the Armed Forces have been in contact with the United Kingdom Police, who are in contact with the relevant social media platform, to “ensure that those responsible for this hate crime have been brought to justice.”

“We stay with Jesse. We stay with every player and every individual who has suffered from racist abuse. No player must be discriminated against in any way, they must be free to be at the maximum on the field,” Infantino said in a statement.

“In this case, we will provide our support with any further action required, as well as share data on the appropriate actions that will be taken against any author.”

UEFA European Football Body, Carter’s Club Gotham fcThe National Women’s Football League and Lionesses all posted statements in support of the player.

Carter’s teammate Lotte Wubben-Moy said in an Instagram post that she planned to leave social media as well.