2 h. ago Trio of Lionesses pick their side in Ian Wright vs Eni Aluko row with clear show of support

Ian Wright appears to have been backed by several England women's stars, Mary Earps among them, after he was criticised for blocking opportunities for females by Eni Aluko

Politics

6 h. ago Women's football's toxic split: Trio of Lionesses among group turning on Eni Aluko to publicly back colleague Ian Wright after he rejected apology for saying he 'blocks' female pundit jobs

A growing number of prominent figures in women's football have shown their support for Ian Wright after he stated he 'can't accept' Eni Aluko's apology.

Sport

32 h. ago Ian Wright refuses Eni Aluko's apology and says 'I can't accept' after being accused

Ian Wright has broken his silence after being accused of blocking opportunities for women in football by Eni Aluko, with the Arsenal legend insisting he cannot accept her apology

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43 h. ago Ian Wright snubs Eni Aluko apology after odd rant at Arsenal icon – 'I can't accept'

Ian Wright has spoken out after Eni Aluko accused the former England striker of blocking opportunities for women in football, with the Arsenal legend saying he cannot accept her apology

Politics

44 h. ago Ian Wright ‘can’t accept’ Eni Aluko apology but insists he wants to move on

Aluko had told BBC Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour on Wednesday that Wright needed to be aware of the “finite opportunities for women”.

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46 h. ago Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology as Arsenal icon breaks silence

Eni Aluko criticised Ian Wright's presence in women's football coverage before rowing back on her comments and apologising to the Arsenal legend but the ex-Gunner is not ready to accept it

Politics

46 h. ago Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football

Aluko issued an apology to fellow pundit Wright on Friday after accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football, which the Arsenal legend has rejected in a social media post.

Politics

3 d. ago Eni Aluko issues apology over Ian Wright comments: 'It was wrong'

Aluko attracted criticism for comments made about her ITV colleague’s position as a pundit in women’s football

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3 d. ago It was wrong – Eni Aluko says sorry for controversial Ian Wright comments

Aluko told BBC Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour on Wednesday that Wright needed to be aware of the “finite opportunities for women”.

Politics

3 d. ago Eni Aluko apologises for controversial Ian Wright comments: ‘It was wrong’

Aluko claimed Wright, a staunch advocate of the women’s game, was blocking opportunites for female pundits

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3 d. ago Eni Aluko APOLOGISES to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits in shock attack

Eni Aluko has issued a passionate apology to Ian Wright after facing backlash for claiming he was blocking opportunities for female pundits by 'dominating' women's football coverage.

Events

3 d. ago Eni Aluko denies criticising Ian Wright for media work in women’s football

Pundit laments ‘clickbait’ after controversial commentsIan Wright has long advocated for women’s gameEni Aluko has denied she “attacked” Ian Wright with her comments over his involvement as a pundit in women’s football.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this week, the former England forward discussed the risk of men blocking opportunities for female broadcasters in women’s football. When asked by the presenter Clare McDonnell whether Wright was an example of someone taking up space that could be occupied by a woman, Aluko said: “I’ve worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he’s a brilliant broadcaster. But I think he’s aware of just how much he’s doing in the women’s game. I think he should be aware of that.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Spotlight on Eni Aluko’s comments about Ian Wright deflects attention from real issue

Comment: The footballer turned broadcaster has made an important point, but risks it being drowned out in the backlash to her comments on a colleague

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3 d. ago Ian Wright's actions show true colours after Eni Aluko's rant about Arsenal icon

Ian Wright has been accused of 'blocking' female pundits from working in the women's game by Eni Aluko, but the Arsenal legend made a brilliant gesture to an injured female professional footballer

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4 d. ago Eni Aluko's full accusations and sack threat as Ian Wright gesture says it all

Aluko has caused a stir with her latest comments about fellow pundit Ian Wright

Events

4 d. ago Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work

EXCLUSIVE BY STUART PINK: Aluko's criticism of ex-Arsenal star Wright, 61, was equally puzzling to followers of the sport, given he's been a major advocate of the women's game.

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4 d. ago Ian Wright's incredible gesture as Eni Aluko accuses him of 'blocking' women's game

Wright has been hailed for his support of the women's game in recent years

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4 d. ago Ian Wright's gesture speaks volumes as Eni Aluko throws accusation at Arsenal icon

Ian Wright has been accused of blocking female pundits in the women's game by Eni Aluko, but the Arsenal legend has proven to be a key backer of the sport in the UK

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4 d. ago Revealed: Ian Wright's incredible £1,700 gesture to help a women's player, after Eni Aluko accused him of blocking opportunities for female pundits

Eni Aluko had taken a swipe at the Arsenal legend for taking up space in the women's game and 'dominating' roles, thereby blocking chances for female pundits.

Economics

4 d. ago Eni Aluko accuses Ian Wright of blocking opportunities for female pundits by 'dominating' women's football coverage

Eni Aluko has sensationally accused Ian Wright of blocking opportunities for female pundits in women's football. 

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