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Teen Denies Racist Slur Against England Star
23 Sep
Summary
- Teenager denies sending racist Instagram message to Jess Carter.
- Message sent July 17, 2025, during Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final.
- Defendant faces trial in March on offensive communication charges.
A 19-year-old, Aaryan Aggarwal, has pleaded not guilty to sending a racist message to England footballer Jess Carter via Instagram. The alleged incident took place on July 17, 2025, during the Women's Euro 2025 tournament quarter-final match. The court heard that the message contained offensive language and a racial slur directed at Carter. Aggarwal, arrested in September, denies the charge of sending offensive public communication. His trial is set for March 3 at Cambridge Magistrates' Court. He was granted bail with conditions not to contact Carter or post about her online. Jess Carter, who previously played for Chelsea FC Women, now plays for US-based Gotham FC.
