Ex-Lionesses star, Eni Aluko has come out to issue an apology to Ian Wright after accusing him of blocking female pundits. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting.
According to her, she was only trying to make a broader point about the limited opportunities for women in football with her comments during the interview, but she admits that raising Wright‘s name was the wrong thing to do.
Eni added that she is sorry for her statement because Ian is a brilliant role model whose support for the women’s game has been very significant.
Her words, “Ian Wright is a brilliant broadcaster and role model whose support for the women’s game has been significant.
In my interview with Woman’s Hour this week, I was trying to make a broader point about the limited opportunities for women in football – whether that’s in coaching, broadcasting or commercial spaces – and the importance of creating more space for women to thrive on and off the pitch. But it was wrong for Ian’s name to be raised in that conversation, and for that I sincerely apologise. I’ve known and worked with Ian for many years and have nothing but love and respect for him.”
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