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French FA Calls for Online Abuse Investigation After Women's Euro Exit
FRANCE, JUL 23 – The French Football Federation condemned hateful online attacks targeting players after their quarter-final loss and launched an investigation with the National Center Against Online Hatred.
- The French Football Federation called on July 23, 2025, for an investigation into hateful online comments after the French women's team lost on penalties to Germany in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals.
- This move was prompted by extensive online harassment targeting players, including racist attacks, and was influenced by England's Jess Carter stepping back from her social media platforms because of similar abuse.
- Players such as goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin spoke out on Instagram condemning the cyberharassment, while defender Selma Bacha expressed frustration over criticism linked to the penalty shootout.
- The FFF firmly denounced the hateful abuse directed at players, emphasizing that such behavior is completely unacceptable. The federation expressed its unwavering support for those affected and reaffirmed its dedication to upholding respect and solidarity within the sport.
- The federation has reached out to the official body responsible for monitoring online hate speech to initiate an investigation aimed at penalizing illegal conduct, reflecting a wider initiative to combat widespread online abuse in football.
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Investigation launched into hateful comments after France’s exit from Women’s Euros
The French Football Federation (FFF) has called for an investigation into hateful comments made online following the national team's exit from the Women's Euros after a penalty shootout loss to Germany in the quarter-finals. The governing body condemned the abuse, stating that "Nothing can justify such manifestations of hatred."
The French team was eliminated against Germany (1-1, 5-6 tab), in the quarter-finals of the Euro 2025. This frustrating defeat aroused many reactions on social networks. The FFF condemned on Wednesday 23 July the hate messages against some tricolor players. - Euro 2025: the FFF "strongly condemns" hate speech after the elimination of the Blues (Sports).
French FA calls for online abuse investigation after Women's Euro exit
GENEVA :French football's governing body has called for an investigation into hateful comments made online following the national team's exit from the Women's Euros after a penalty shootout loss to Germany in the quarter-finals."The French Football Federation strongly condemns the hateful remarks made about c
The French Football Federation issued a press release this Wednesday denouncing the hateful remarks made against some players of the French team since the defeat against Germany in the quarter-finals of the Euro.
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