Jess Carter, an American soccer player who plays as a defender for Gotham FC and has also represented England at international level, spoke about her experiences with racism and sexism in football.
In an interview with ITN, Carter said she was subjected to racist abuse during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tournament, including being called "black bitch" by a French player. She stated that this behavior is not unique to her experience and that many players of color face similar treatment.
Carter also spoke about how the situation affected her mental health and well-being, saying she had to find ways to manage her anxiety and stress during games.
She praised England manager Sarina Wiegman for her support and understanding, saying that Wiegman's approach to tackling racism in football is "amazing" and a "game-changer".
Carter also expressed her pride in being part of the England squad, saying it was an honor to represent her country on the international stage.
In addition to discussing the impact of racism on her mental health and well-being, Carter also spoke about the importance of having players who look like her representing England. She said that there is a "real thing" when black players are scrutinized more than white players for making mistakes in big games, citing examples of instances where this has happened.
Carter's comments highlight the need for greater diversity and representation in football, as well as a more inclusive and supportive environment for players from all backgrounds.
In an interview with ITN, Carter said she was subjected to racist abuse during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tournament, including being called "black bitch" by a French player. She stated that this behavior is not unique to her experience and that many players of color face similar treatment.
Carter also spoke about how the situation affected her mental health and well-being, saying she had to find ways to manage her anxiety and stress during games.
She praised England manager Sarina Wiegman for her support and understanding, saying that Wiegman's approach to tackling racism in football is "amazing" and a "game-changer".
Carter also expressed her pride in being part of the England squad, saying it was an honor to represent her country on the international stage.
In addition to discussing the impact of racism on her mental health and well-being, Carter also spoke about the importance of having players who look like her representing England. She said that there is a "real thing" when black players are scrutinized more than white players for making mistakes in big games, citing examples of instances where this has happened.
Carter's comments highlight the need for greater diversity and representation in football, as well as a more inclusive and supportive environment for players from all backgrounds.
just heard that racism & sexism are still a thing in football 
like, come on guys can't we all just get along? 
Jess Carter's stories are honestly really heartbreaking though, being called "black bitch" by a teammate is just savage 
. It's no wonder she's talking about her mental health struggles, it's like the whole world isn't enough to deal with already 
. Sarina Wiegman sounds like an amazing manager tho, can we get more of those? 
and btw, why is it that black players are always under scrutiny when they make mistakes? 
I'm not saying racism is okay or anything, but let's be real, it's a part of our culture. We need to stop treating players for being black and start treating them as athletes 
That's just not ok! But what's even more inspiring is that she's callin out the double standards & how players of color r held 2 different stds than white players. It's like, if u make a mistake in a big game, u get scrutinized way more wen ur a black player 
. I'm glad Sarina Wiegman is doing something about it, she seems like an amazing manager 
. But seriously, more diversity and representation in football is needed, it's time for teams to reflect the world we live in 
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. Like, Sarina Wiegman gets it though - her approach to tackling racism is a total game-changer 
. We need more coaches like that who understand the impact of their words and actions on players' mental health.
. I mean, Jess said some real stuff about how black players are scrutinized way more than white players when they make mistakes - it's time for us to acknowledge this reality and work towards change 
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. We need more players like her who can help bring about real change in football 
I'm so sorry to hear that Jess Carter had to go through that 
racist abuse during the tournament... it's just unacceptable 
. I can imagine how hard it must be for her to deal with all that anxiety and stress 
. But at the same time, I'm really proud of her for speaking out about it 
... let's keep pushing for a more inclusive and supportive environment for all players 
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but isn't she being kinda hypocritical by saying everyone gets scrutinized equally when clearly she doesn't? And what about players who don't even get recognized for their achievements because they're not white enough? 
... it's just not okay that she had to deal with racist abuse from another player, like what's the point of even having a FIFA tournament if we can't even guarantee basic human decency? 
. I mean, can you imagine having to manage your anxiety and stress during games because of racist abuse? 
. And can we please get some more players of color on the England squad? 
️. We need to do better, guys! 
. I'm glad Sarina Wiegman is being supportive and taking steps to tackle racism in football, though 
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she went thru some ratchet stuff @ the 2023 fifa womens world cup 
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I'm not saying she's hiding anything, but maybe there's more to it than meets the eye. What do you think, is this just a PR stunt or is it really making a difference?