40 h. ago England players avoid social media ahead of Euros citing abuse and harassment

England striker Alessia Russo and other Lioness players have said they will stay off social media ahead of the European Championship in Switzerland, citing 'damaging' online abuse

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41 h. ago Alessia Russo: I fell into ‘trap’ of scrolling social media at last Euros

The England striker spoke out after tennis player Katie Boulter detailed the abuse she has received.

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43 h. ago Lionesses: Alessia Russo and Ella Toone open up on social media 'trap' after Katie Boulter reveals abuse

Lionesses are preparing for their European Championships title defence in Switzerland next month

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51 h. ago Lionesses speak out on ‘damaging’ social media abuse ahead of Euro 2025

Alessia Russo says social media comments can be ‘damaging’ after tennis player Katie Boulter reveals the extent of the abuse she has received

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53 h. ago Katie Boulter ‘felt a lot of love’ from response after revealing online abuse

The 28-year-old has been sent death threats relating to her and her family.

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57 h. ago Lionesses stars speak out on ‘damaging’ social media abuse ahead of Euro 2025

Alessia Russo said social media comments can be ‘damaging’ after the tennis player Katie Boulter revealed the extent of the abuse she has received

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66 h. ago Katie Boulter reveals online abuse sent to her and other tennis players

British player talks about receiving toxic messages‘I don’t think there’s anything off the cards now’The British No 2, Katie Boulter, has revealed the level of abuse aimed at some players and said she and her family have received death threats. Boulter shared her experiences with BBC Sport to highlight players receiving toxic messages online.The 28-year-old’s examples included a message telling her to buy “candles and a coffin for your entire family” with a reference to her “grandmother’s grave if she’s not dead by tomorrow”, one stating she should “go to hell” as she had cost the poster money and another stating “hope you get cancer”. In 2014, Boulter detailed the harassment that can accompany a higher profile in the game. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Spain vs England live: Latest score and updates as Alessia Russo sends Lionesses ahead in Nations League decider

The England players will get a final chance to impress before the Euro 2025 squad is named

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