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Racist message to England footballer Jess Carter denied by teen

Racist message to England footballer Jess Carter denied by teen

Summary

A 19-year-old named Aaryan Aggarwal denies sending a racist message to England football player Jess Carter on Instagram during the Women's Euro 2025 tournament. The case will go to trial in March after he pleaded not guilty to sending an offensive public message.

Key Facts

  • The message was sent on July 17, 2025, during England’s quarter-final match in the Women's Euro 2025 tournament.
  • The Instagram message called Jess Carter “stupid” and “ugly” and included a racial slur.
  • Aaryan Aggarwal was arrested in September and appeared in Chelmsford Magistrates' Court.
  • He denies the charges of sending a public communication that was offensive, indecent, obscene, or menacing.
  • The trial is scheduled to occur on March 3 at Cambridge Magistrates' Court.
  • Aggarwal was released on bail with conditions not to contact or post about Jess Carter online.
  • Jess Carter is a 28-year-old England footballer who recently joined Gotham FC in the US after playing six years at Chelsea FC Women.
  • Carter was part of the England team that won the Euro 2022 women’s tournament.
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