The top of soccer's worldwide anti-discrimination physique, Fare, has questioned England's choice to cease taking the knee earlier than Euro 2025 matches after defender Jess Carter suffered racist abuse on social media.
On Sunday, the Lionesses stated they'd cease the anti-racism gesture because it was “clear we and soccer want to search out one other technique to deal with racism”.
The Soccer Affiliation (FA) is alleged to be totally supportive of the Lionesses' choice, and shares the squad's view that one thing else is now wanted.
Fare's government director Piara Powar stated it was time for regulator Ofcom to take motion in opposition to social media platforms, but additionally expressed disappointment at England's stance.
“The gamers have taken a call to cease taking the knee, which is their proper,” Powar advised BBC Sport.
“I personally do not see the hyperlink between the 2. The taking of the knee is a robust anti-racist act and this England crew have proven management throughout Europe in taking it for thus lengthy.
“Highly effective actions are wanted proper now, to take care of the problems which can be being performed out as we communicate.”
In October 2023, the On-line Security Act turned regulation dictating that social media platforms have an obligation to guard customers from content material reminiscent of racism, demise threats and requires violence.
Powar says it's now time for Ofcom to take motion.
“The racial abuse of Jess Carter highlights once more how poisonous some social media customers are,” he stated. “It additionally raises the query of the accountability of the platforms to establish and take away dangerous abuse reminiscent of racism.
“On this regard it's a very well timed check for the On-line Security Act which seeks to guard customers and regulate social media platforms.
“The act got here into drive within the autumn and Ofcom gained powers to implement in March. There would not appear to be any public data obtainable on motion taken in opposition to the platforms up to now.”
