- Eni Aluko suggested that Ian Wright blocked opportunities for female experts
- The former English international has since been overthrown comments
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Eni Aluko presented passionate apologies to Ian Wright after having faced a backlash for affirming that he was blocking opportunities for female experts in “ dominant ” ‘the coverage of women’s football.
On Wednesday, Aluko’s opinions on Wright was made during an appearance in the female hour of Radio Four, in which she also said that her career to monudit had been damaged by the former Manchester City midfielder, Joey Barton, whom she continues for defamation, after having nicknamed a “ racing cards ” on social networks in January.
She also said that ITV continuing to use Wright to cover the female game hampered the chances of female experts in the industry.
Friday morning, Aluko wrote to Instagram, Aluko wrote: “Lan Wright is a brilliant diffuser and model whose support for the female game was important.
“ In my interview with Woman’s Hour this week, I was trying to highlight the limited possibilities for women in football – whether in training, broadcasting or commercial spaces – and the importance of creating more space so that women thrive on and off the field.
“But it was bad that the name of Lan was raised in this conversation, and for that, I sincerely apologize. I have known and worked with LAN for many years and I have only love and respect for him ”.
Eni Aluko apologized to Ian Wright after saying that he was blocking opportunities for experts
Aluko (in the middle) made the comments on Wright (right) in a radio interview earlier this week
The former star of England went to Instagram to present long apology to co-butt Wright
During its appearance in the program Radio Four, Aluko was questioned about the presence of male experts in the female game and, in particular, Ian Wright.
Aluko, who won 105 Caps from England, said: “ I worked with Ian for a long time and, you know, I think he is a brilliant diffuser, but I think he is aware of what he does in the female game. I think it should be aware of it.
“The fact is that there is a limited amount of available spaces. If we had a situation where there was an equal opportunity in the male game for the broadcasters and the coaches that there is in the female game, it is a free for all.
“But this is not the case. I cannot dominate the male game in the way you know, you used Ian as an example.
When he was asked to clarify if she thinks it is bad for Wright to cover female football, Aluko added: “ I don’t know about it, but I think we have to be aware and we must make sure that women are not prevented to take a way to the broadcast in the female game.
“It’s still new, it always grows. There is a limited amount of opportunities and I think men must be aware of it.
“Men must be aware that, you know, you are in a growing sport, a growing sport for women, and we have not always had these opportunities, and it is therefore conscience and support other women through this path.”
Later, she clarified her comments on Instagram when she published on her story: “I share this full episode again so that people can really listen to everything I said with a full context.
“Unlike the titles of the media on clicks, no one was” attacked “or” accused “during this interview. There are many examples of men in women’s sport. Ian Wright is one. And as I said in the interview – Ian Wright is brilliant.
Wright (photo with Aluko in 2023) previously defended it after being trailled online
Aluko’s comments took place with some fans given Wright is a great defender of the female game
Mail Sport then reported on Thursday how Aluko faces a potential potential by ITV following his comments.
The initiates said that the opinions of the former English international had left bosses both angry and perplexed given the broadcaster form to send women’s teams to cover the main international tournaments, including euros and the World Cup.
His explosion sparked internal conversations within the ITV concerning his future, senior personalities seriously debating to continue their association with the former Chelsea striker.
A television source said: “Aluko on the very thin ice, the comments she made were poorly judged.
