England Defender Carter Overcomes Racist Abuse in Euro 2025 Final Win Over Spain

England defender Jess Carter revealed she was scared to play in the Euro 2025 final after being subjected to racist abuse during the tournament, particularly following the quarter-final victory over Sweden. Despite the abuse and stepping back from social media to protect herself, Carter was motivated by the support of her teammates, family, manager Sarina Wiegman, and the fans, which gave her the courage to start in the final against Spain. Carter's team went on to win the final in a dramatic penalty shootout, securing their second consecutive European Championship and avenging their previous World Cup defeat to Spain. Her teammate Lucy Bronze highlighted the ongoing issue of racial abuse in women's football and called for social media companies to take action against online trolls. Carter expressed disappointment in her earlier performances but immense pride in the team’s resilience and unity throughout the tournament. The Lionesses' handling of the abuse and their historic victory underscored both the challenges and triumphs faced by the team in Euro 2025.