Former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official has exclusively told Football Insider that the Arsenal star could have faced disciplinary action for her tackle during the match — although neither she nor her opponent received a yellow card.
The incident in question involved PSG’s Sakina Karchaoui launching into a challenge on Leah Williamson, leaving visible stud marks on the England defender’s back. Fans were outraged and called for referee Tess Olofsson to intervene, but no booking followed.
There was further controversy earlier in the match when Alessia Russo’s opening goal on Saturday, 5 July, was disallowed for a marginal offside against Beth Mead in the build-up — a decision that left many supporters fuming.
England Women suffer opening loss at Euro 2025
Defending champions England began their Euro 2025 campaign with a 2-1 defeat to France. Sarina Wiegman’s side went into halftime trailing by two goals, after strikes from Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore. Though Kiera Walsh pulled one back late on, it wasn’t enough to salvage a result.
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