{"id":20531,"date":"2025-08-12T06:59:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/carter-declares-relief-for-james-hes-not-alone-in-europe\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T06:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:59:29","slug":"carter-declares-relief-for-james-hes-not-alone-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/carter-declares-relief-for-james-hes-not-alone-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Carter Declares: &#8220;Relief&#8221; for James\u2014He&#8217;s Not Alone in Europe!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"article-meta\"><span class=\"timestamp \">August 12, 2025, 2:50am<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Jess Carter expressed a sense of relief, saying it felt like &#8220;a sigh of relief,&#8221; realizing she wasn\u2019t the only English player to miss a penalty in the shootout against Sweden, which secured England&#8217;s place in the women\u2019s European Championship final.<\/p>\n<p>Carter, who faced online racist abuse throughout the tournament, was concerned that teammate Lauren James would receive severe social media backlash as well.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Beth Mead, Alex Greenwood, and Grace Clinton, all white, have also contributed to England&#8217;s progress, culminating in their victory over Spain in the final, also decided by penalties.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with ITN, Carter stated:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s not about wanting to fail; it\u2019s about understanding the implications for us (the Black English players) if we miss.&#8221; <\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure>\n<picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0812%2Fr1530718_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0812%2Fr1530718_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0812%2Fr1530718_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0812%2Fr1530718_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"><\/source><\/source>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Jess Carter (left) and Lauren James (right) contributed to England&#8217;s effort to defend their European Championship title in Switzerland. <cite>Clive Mason\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final against Italy, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka were subjected to racial abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Carter shared that the psychological toll from the abuse she experienced during the tournament left her feeling &#8220;scary&#8221; when England head coach Sarina Wiegman announced her selection for the final.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is the first time I&#8217;ve felt this way. It&#8217;s terrifying to play,&#8221; she admitted.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was a significant match, but combining that with fears of abuse\u2014whether related to football or racial\u2014added to the pressure.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; Jess Carter misses the Lionesses&#8217; bus parade for NWSL commitments<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8211; Will Sarina Wiegman face consequences?<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8211; Criticism against those who abused Carter is aimed at true English fans &#8211; Stanway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reflecting further on the impact of the abuse, Carter added:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It forces you to double-check every action. It\u2019s not a healthy mindset and doesn\u2019t help my confidence to step back on the pitch. My family has been deeply affected and saddened by it.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Football Association CEO Mark Bringham noted that during the tournament, the organization coordinated with British police to address the &#8220;abhorrent&#8221; abuse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Editorial Opinion: This news matters to soccer fans as it highlights the ongoing challenges of racism in sports, particularly how societal pressures can impact players&#8217; mental health. The conversation surrounding accountability and support for athletes against such abuse is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and respectful environment in the world of soccer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 12, 2025, 2:50am Jess Carter expressed a sense of relief, saying it felt like &#8220;a sigh of relief,&#8221; realizing she wasn\u2019t the only English player to miss a penalty in the shootout against Sweden, which secured England&#8217;s place in the women\u2019s European Championship final. 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