(Exclusive) Jess Carter talks the power of LGBTQIA+ visibility and tackling racism in football

Here’s your teaser for what this Lioness had to say in our October/November issue

INTERVIEW BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY THE FA/GETTY IMAGES

Gold confetti is completely covering the pitch. England fans are in floods of tears in the stadium, their face paint streaking and their voices cracking as they sing Sweet Caroline. The roar from cheering in pubs and front rooms back at home can probably be heard in Basel. Scarves are swung in the air and teammates are rolling on the pitch in disbelief, as young girls across the continent watch spellbound. It’s come home once again. And right in the middle of this euphoric scene is centre-back Jess Carter.

We spoke to the Lioness following England’s historic win at the Women’s Euro 2025. Here’s your teaser for what our iconic cover star had to say on…

Tackling racist abuse within football: “I don’t think people realise how different racial abuse is to ‘normal’ abuse”

The importance of inclusion: “Women’s football has always been such a safe family space, and we want that to include everyone”

Being on opposing teams in the same tournament as her fiancée, Ann-Katrin Berger: “I think if we had played each other and one lost, we’d have needed a couple of days for space”

To find out what else Jess opened up about be sure to get your copy today at divadirect.info.

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