"Dewale's posts included: 'Women's football is diabolical. Should not be on national TV. Brownies are racist murders (sic), fiddlers and groomers. End ov (sic).' He continued: 'Racist card again. Always brownies faking. This women's football should not be on TV. Waste of airtime.'"
"Carter announced during the tournament that she would be stepping back from managing her social media accounts to safeguard her mental health after being subjected to racist abuse."
"The win meant Sarina Wiegman's side defended the title they won three years earlier following a 2-1 victory over Germany after extra time at Wembley."
Nigel Dewale, a 60-year-old man, was sentenced for posting racist messages on TikTok about England footballer Jess Carter during the Euro 2025 tournament. His offensive posts criticized women's football and included derogatory remarks. Dewale was arrested after his messages were traced, leading to a six-week custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months. Jess Carter, a key player for England, announced she would step back from social media to protect her mental health after facing racial abuse. England won the tournament, defending their title successfully.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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