Social media companies not doing enough to protect England players from racism, says FA chief
FA chief issues stern message about online abuse against players
- 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.