FA chief issues stern message about online abuse against players

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25 Jul 2025 • 7:31 PM MYT
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  • FA chief executive Mark Bullingham stated that social media companies are not doing enough to prevent racist abuse against England players.
  • This follows Lionesses defender Jess Carter receiving "vile" racist abuse during Euro 2025, four years after similar incidents at Euro 2020.
  • Bullingham expressed disappointment at the lack of progress since Euro 2020, despite previous discussions with social media platforms.
  • The FA is working with UK police and urges government regulator Ofcom to utilise its powers under the Online Safety Act 2023 to hold social media companies accountable.
  • England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy also announced she would step away from social media, citing its role in enabling abuse without consequence.

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