US EditionEni Aluko's former England teammate speaks out to back 'superhero' Ian Wright
- Eni Aluko stepped back from hosting the 2025 Women's Football Awards after accusing Ian Wright of limiting opportunities for female pundits in women's football.
- Aluko's comments on BBC Radio 4 sparked backlash, prompting her to apologize and clarify she meant to highlight broader gender inequality in football roles.
- Ian Wright publicly rejected Aluko's apology, expressing disappointment yet urging to move past the dispute while ITV strongly defended his standing in the sport.
- Aluko emphasized the importance of creating more space for women in coaching, broadcasting, and commercial football areas, and confirmed she will return to hosting in the future.
- Steph Houghton, Aluko's former England teammate, praised Wright as a 'superhero' for his advocacy of women's football, reinforcing his respected status amid the controversy.
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Eni Aluko's former England teammate speaks out to back 'superhero' Ian Wright
Houghton paid tribute to her friend Wright (Picture: Getty) Eni Aluko’s former England teammate Steph Houghton has leapt to the defence of Ian Wright and his ‘unbelievable’ support of women’s football. Aluko sparked a major backlash after claiming Arsenal legend Wright was ‘blocking opportunities’ for female pundits, insisting he needed to ‘be aware’ of the amount of punditry work he is involved in. The former Chelsea star issued a public apolog…
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Fan favourite Ian Wright becomes highest paid football pundit amid Eni Aluko row
ITV sports presenter Ian Wright is now the highest earning pundit on telly – making an estimated profit of almost £2.2m last year. His earnings now dwarf those of his longtime friend and former England skipper Gary Lineker who was paid £1.35m by the BBC as host of Match of the Day. Ian Wright was recently slammed by fellow pundit Eni AlukoRex Recent accounts for former Arsenal star Ian, 61, showed that his company, Elanar Ltd, had its best perio…
ITV release strong statement to make feelings clear on Eni Aluko and Ian Wright fallout - The Mirror
Ian Wright and Eni Aluko have worked alongside one another on ITV for years and the broadcaster has now picked a side amid their spat over punditry in women's football
Support for Ian Wright: Eni Aluko's Teammate Celebrates His 'Superhero' Impact
Discover how Eni Aluko, a former teammate of Ian Wright in the England national team, is defending him amid controversy surrounding his involvement in women's football. This article explores the significant impact Wright has had on the sport, the reactions from the football community, and the broader implications for women's football. Gain insight into the importance of male allies in women's sports and the call for unity in advancing women's fo…
Slow Football News: Aluko and Wright, Forest finance, semi-finals at Wembley
WHAT is it about Eni Aluko that makes her so committed to keeping herself in the public eye? Her latest spat is with Ian Wright and centres on his presence in the world of women’s football punditry. Aluko, who incidentally compares unfavourably with the likes of fellow former England players and pundits Karen Carney and Farah Williams, spoke on BBC Radio and questioned the continual presence of Wright on TV at women’s football matches. She seeme…
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