17 h. ago Alessia Russo rises above insults to prove she’s worth her England place

Online abuse of striker exposed as specious as selfless displays make her key to Lionesses’ successDare mention Alessia Russo was a good pick for player of the match after her three assists against the Netherlands, without an afterword on Lauren James also being superb or highlighting the performances of Jess Carter or Hannah Hampton or any of the others in an all-around strong showing, and you will be accused of being influenced by PRusso.The not-so-witty merging of PR and the player’s name has become an insult online, used to denigrate anyone who suggests that Russo may be quite a good player. Your opinion cannot possibly be right; it’s Russo’s good PR team that has led you to believe that she is good. You have been influenced, you are a sheep, you have been blinded by the shiny Adidas adverts and the magazine cover shoots. Open your eyes, they scream into the online abyss, Russo is an average player, someone else was better, anyone else was better. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago England predicted XI vs Netherlands as Alessia Russo eyes response from Lionesses

England striker Alessia Russo is expected to lead the line again as the Lionesses chase the win against the Netherlands which would help revive their Euros hopes

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4 d. ago Michelle Agyemang aims to forge her own path after solid start to England career

Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses face the Netherlands in a vital Euro 2025 group game on Wednesday.

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8 d. ago A look at the big talking points ahead of England’s Euro 2025 opener vs France

Can the Lionesses stay cool, both literally and figuratively?

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9 d. ago Sarina Wiegman has ‘concern’ with social media but won’t police England’s usage

Alessia Russo recently revealed she will be avoiding social media at the Women’s European Championship in Switzerland.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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