Female stars might depart sport except social platforms clamp down on on-line abuse

During the Euros the racism despatched to Lioness Jess Carter ignited requires motion. The summer time victory ought to have been a contented reminiscence, however it was overshadowed by horrific on-line abuse directed at a number of the England gamers.

Ofcom is now urging tech corporations to do extra to guard girls and women on-line.

The watchdog has set out tips for social media websites corresponding to Instagram or X, to assist defend girls in sport, politics and different public arenas, who they are saying are going through "significant and widespread abuse online every day".

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