'The abuse never stops' - Lionesses to avoid social media
Summary
Alessia Russo, an England forward, chooses to avoid social media during major tournaments due to the harmful effects of online abuse. Other players, like Grace Clinton and Lauren James, shared similar experiences and strategies to manage their well-being, emphasizing personal choice in handling social media use. The players aim to support younger team members in managing these challenges as they prepare for the European Championship in Switzerland.Key Facts
- Alessia Russo, a 26-year-old England soccer player, prefers to stay off social media during tournaments.
- Russo finds social media abuse harmful and focuses on feedback from teammates, coaches, and family instead.
- Players like Grace Clinton and Lauren James also avoid social media to escape a "toxic environment."
- Abuse can come in various forms, not always related to sports performance.
- Chelsea's Kiera Walsh and Lucy Bronze have also decided to stay off social media due to negative comments.
- Some players, like Ella Toone, use social media but respect teammates' choices to avoid it.
- Players like Russo and Toone support younger team members in handling online negativity.
- The England team is preparing for the Women's European Championship in Switzerland.
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