FA could boycott social media over racism - as it says platforms have 'avoided responsibility' over online abuse

FA chief issues stern message about online abuse

Lionesses star reveals benefits of social media sabbatical - 'I feel a lot better' - The Mirror

Social media abuse has been a topic of much discussion since England women’s star Jess Carter felt she had to step away from online platforms after suffering racism

FA could boycott social media over racism - as it says platforms have 'avoided responsibility' over online abuse

The FA's chief executive has told Sky News he hopes to see "real change" in how social media companies handle abuse on their platforms, after England star Jess Carter discussed the racism she's faced during the Women's Euros.

Social media companies not doing enough to protect players from racism, says FA chief

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said there has not been enough progress since the Euro 2020 final after Jess Carter was racially abused during Euro 2025

'No One Should Be Subjected To Racist Abuse,' Meta Tells Sky News - Five Days After England Star Jess Carter Quit Social Media - Great Yorkshire Radio

While the FA and police had been in operational discussions with social media platforms, FA chief executive Mark Bullingham told Sky News on Thursday he had received no direct contact and said they had “avoided responsibility”. In a statement breaking its silence, Meta told Sky News: “We’re surprised to read these comments since we have been working directly with the FA and UEFA both before and during this tournament.” Carter went public on Sund…

Keira Walsh wants more protection for players from online abuse

Keira Walsh has called for more protection against online abuse after her England team-mate Jess Carter was the target of racist vitriol on social media at Euro 2025.Carter announced she would be stepping away from the platforms for the remainder of the tournament ahead of England’s dramatic 2-1 semi-final comeback against Italy to set up Sunday’s final showdown with Spain.Walsh came off social media after the 2019 World Cup, when Reading negati…