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Teen denies racist message to England footballer
A 19-year-old pleaded not guilty to sending an abusive Instagram message to Jess Carter during Euro 2025.
In brief
A 19-year-old pleaded not guilty to sending an abusive Instagram message to Jess Carter during Euro 2025. A teenager accused of sending a racist message to England defender Jess Carter has denied the charge and will stand trial in March 2026. Originally reported by BBC News.
Teen denies racist message to footballer
Aaryan Aggarwal, 19, pleaded not guilty to sending an offensive Instagram message to England defender Jess Carter on 17 July 2025.
Message sent during Euro 2025 quarter-final
Carter received the message while playing for England in their quarter-final match against Sweden at the Women's Euro 2025 tournament.
Message called her stupid and ugly
The message read "well done, stupid ugly" before using a racial slur, the court heard.
“well done, stupid ugly”
Trial set for March 2026
Aggarwal will stand trial on 3 March at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on charges of sending a public communication that was offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing.
Released on bail with conditions
The judge released Aggarwal on bail but banned him from contacting Carter or posting about her online, warning that breaching the condition could result in arrest.
Carter plays for Gotham FC
The 28-year-old defender from Warwick spent six years at Chelsea before joining US-based Gotham FC in 2024 and was part of England's Euro 2022 winning squad.
What to remember
A teenager accused of sending a racist message to England defender Jess Carter has denied the charge and will stand trial in March 2026.
