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Jess Carter on missing Euros celebrations: It was my decision to return to club side Gotham
England's Jess Carter says it was her decision to return to her National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club side Gotham and therefore miss out on the Euro 2025 victory celebrations in London. The 27-year-old defender was part of Sarina Wiegman's England side that won a second consecutive Euros title in Switzerland this month, but while the squad celebrated with fans in London on Tuesday, Carter was already back in the U.S. preparing for Gotham's game with Chicago Stars on Saturday. In a post on Instagram, Carter said she could not be prouder of her role in the Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory. 'The drive and determination this team has shown to stick together has been amazing. I can't thank my teammates, coaches, friends and family enough for everything they have done this tournament to support me and keep me going right to the end,' the post read. 'To the fans, I heard you loud and clear these past couple of games. Your messages of support have not gone unnoticed and I am truly grateful for you all.' But she added: 'Gotham has quickly become a family and a team to me that I truly enjoy being part of so coming back to them straight away to prep for our upcoming game was a decision I made myself, which is why I wasn't present at the celebrations back in England. Thank you to both England and Gotham for supporting me in that decision.' NWSL club Gotham said in a statement that every player competing in major international tournaments over the past month had been offered time off following the completion of those events and confirmed that Carter made her own decision to return to New Jersey and join up with the team. Carter was subjected to racial abuse during the European Championship. Posting on social media before the semi-final against Italy, Carter said on social media that from the start of the tournament, she had 'experienced a lot of racial abuse' and hopes raising the issues 'will make the people writing this abuse think twice so others don't have to deal with it'. England made the decision not to take the knee before the victory over Italy as mark of solidarity with Carter. The team said their gesture, which they have been doing along with many other clubs around the world in protest of racism and police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, had lost its meaning and impact, stating 'it is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism.' The gesture follows that made by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 when he knelt during the traditional playing of the U.S. national anthem before a game, protesting against racial injustice. Carter added in her post on Tuesday: 'I'll end this by saying hate will never win! There never has been and there never will be room for racism. Every player that puts on that England shirt does their best to represent our country at the highest level and no player or person should feel hesitant to do that because of the colour of their skin. I will continue to work with social media platforms and other organisations to find a way to make everyday society a place that is inclusive for all.' This article originally appeared in The Athletic. England, Women's Soccer, Women's Euros 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
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- New York Times
Jess Carter on missing Euros celebrations: It was my decision to return to club side Gotham
England's Jess Carter says it was her decision to return to her National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club side Gotham and therefore miss out on the Euro 2025 victory celebrations in London. The 27-year-old defender was part of Sarina Wiegman's England side that won a second consecutive Euros title in Switzerland this month, but while the squad celebrated with fans in London on Tuesday, Carter was already back in the U.S. preparing for Gotham's game with Chicago Stars on Saturday. Advertisement In a post on Instagram, Carter said she could not be prouder of her role in the Lionesses' Euro 2025 victory. 'The drive and determination this team has shown to stick together has been amazing. I can't thank my teammates, coaches, friends and family enough for everything they have done this tournament to support me and keep me going right to the end,' the post read. 'To the fans, I heard you loud and clear these past couple of games. Your messages of support have not gone unnoticed and I am truly grateful for you all.' But she added: 'Gotham has quickly become a family and a team to me that I truly enjoy being part of so coming back to them straight away to prep for our upcoming game was a decision I made myself, which is why I wasn't present at the celebrations back in England. Thank you to both England and Gotham for supporting me in that decision.' A post shared by Jess Carter (@_jesslcarter) NWSL club Gotham said in a statement that every player competing in major international tournaments over the past month had been offered time off following the completion of those events and confirmed that Carter made her own decision to return to New Jersey and join up with the team. Carter was subjected to racial abuse during the European Championship. Posting on social media before the semi-final against Italy, Carter said on social media that from the start of the tournament, she had 'experienced a lot of racial abuse' and hopes raising the issues 'will make the people writing this abuse think twice so others don't have to deal with it'. England made the decision not to take the knee before the victory over Italy as mark of solidarity with Carter. The team said their gesture, which they have been doing along with many other clubs around the world in protest of racism and police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, had lost its meaning and impact, stating 'it is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism.' The gesture follows that made by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 when he knelt during the traditional playing of the U.S. national anthem before a game, protesting against racial injustice. Carter added in her post on Tuesday: 'I'll end this by saying hate will never win! There never has been and there never will be room for racism. Every player that puts on that England shirt does their best to represent our country at the highest level and no player or person should feel hesitant to do that because of the colour of their skin. I will continue to work with social media platforms and other organisations to find a way to make everyday society a place that is inclusive for all.'
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Lionesses star misses Euro 2025 winners' trophy parade for incredible reason
England defender Jess Carter has been given no time off and already flown back to the United States because NWSL club Gotham FC need her to play against Chicago Star on Friday The celebrations continue at pace with England's European champions enjoying an open top bus parade through London on Tuesday afternoon - but one Lioness has been separated from the pack. Jess Carter had to bid farewell to her team-mates not long after their dramatic penalty shootout win against Spain on Sunday night because her club would not grant the defender any time off. American side Gotham FC visit Chicago Stars on Friday night and Carter has had to fly straight back across the Atlantic to train ahead of that fixture. And that capped an at times difficult tournament for Carter, who was subjected to vile racial abuse on social media and was dropped by head coach Sarina Wiegman for the semi-final before being reinstated for the finale. "I was super scared of playing the final for the first time in my life,' Carter said after the shootout triumph. 'When I woke up in the morning and saw my team and saw the support I had - and the belief I had from my team-mates, manager and family - I could come out and give my all. That's all you can do. 'It's incredible, the fans have been incredible all tournament and we couldn't have done this without them. We're so grateful for them and this moment. "Giving up is not in our DNA. We have stuck together from minute one. I couldn't be prouder of this team and I'm so honoured to be proud of it. I'm more disappointed in my previous performances than anyone else.' Fellow England stars Anna Moorhouse and Esme Morgan also play for sides in the US but they have been given permission to enjoy the celebrations. The squad visited No10 Downing Street on Monday having flown back from Switzerland and they will be greeted by huge crowds during their parade through the capital today.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
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- Glasgow Times
England arrive at Downing Street to celebrate European Championship glory
The Lionesses successfully defended their European crown with a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Spain in the tournament's showpiece in Basel on Sunday. Alessia Russo cancelled out the opener from Arsenal team-mate Mariona Caldentey and after drawing 1-1 following extra time, an entertaining final ultimately boiled down to penalties. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two brilliant saves in the shootout before Chloe Kelly fired home from the spot to ensure England retained their European title. The Lionesses left their team hotel in Zurich on Monday morning with skipper Leah Williamson carefully escorting the trophy to the bus, and after returning to England the team headed for Westminster and a reception hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. The team arrived just before 7pm, with Number 10 decorated for the occasion with St George's flags draped over windows and bunting along the railings. After almost a month of competition in Switzerland, the team's aeroplane branded with the word 'home' touched down at Southend Airport on Monday afternoon. In a post on X, the team shared a photo of the Euros trophy draped in an England flag on a seat on the plane. Holding the trophy, Williamson was first to step off the plane alongside head coach Sarina Wiegman. Outside of the airport, crowds were lined up to welcome the team and the trophy back home. The team were greeted by fans waiting outside of the airport (Yui Mok/PA) A homecoming open-top bus parade follows in central London on Tuesday, where there will be a procession along The Mall and the celebration will finish with a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. A trip to the Palace or Windsor Castle may be on the cards for the winning squad as it is understood possible plans for a reception in the autumn are being explored by royal aides. Defender Jess Carter has not joined her team-mates for the celebrations in London as she has returned to the United States ahead of Gotham FC's NWSL match against the Chicago Stars on Saturday.
South Wales Argus
a day ago
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- South Wales Argus
England arrive at Downing Street to celebrate European Championship glory
The Lionesses successfully defended their European crown with a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Spain in the tournament's showpiece in Basel on Sunday. Alessia Russo cancelled out the opener from Arsenal team-mate Mariona Caldentey and after drawing 1-1 following extra time, an entertaining final ultimately boiled down to penalties. Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two brilliant saves in the shootout before Chloe Kelly fired home from the spot to ensure England retained their European title. The Lionesses left their team hotel in Zurich on Monday morning with skipper Leah Williamson carefully escorting the trophy to the bus, and after returning to England the team headed for Westminster and a reception hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. The team arrived just before 7pm, with Number 10 decorated for the occasion with St George's flags draped over windows and bunting along the railings. After almost a month of competition in Switzerland, the team's aeroplane branded with the word 'home' touched down at Southend Airport on Monday afternoon. In a post on X, the team shared a photo of the Euros trophy draped in an England flag on a seat on the plane. Holding the trophy, Williamson was first to step off the plane alongside head coach Sarina Wiegman. Outside of the airport, crowds were lined up to welcome the team and the trophy back home. The team were greeted by fans waiting outside of the airport (Yui Mok/PA) A homecoming open-top bus parade follows in central London on Tuesday, where there will be a procession along The Mall and the celebration will finish with a staged ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. A trip to the Palace or Windsor Castle may be on the cards for the winning squad as it is understood possible plans for a reception in the autumn are being explored by royal aides. Defender Jess Carter has not joined her team-mates for the celebrations in London as she has returned to the United States ahead of Gotham FC's NWSL match against the Chicago Stars on Saturday.
