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Eni Aluko Hits Back at Laura Woods as Row over Women's Football Punditry Escalates
- Eni Aluko reignited the debate by saying on the 90s Baby Show that `the main characters of the show should be the women`, while Laura Woods criticised the remarks, saying `But I don't really get Aluko's view on it`.
- Speaking on the 90s Baby Show, Aluko argued opportunities in women's football are limited and its rise took `blood, sweat and tears`, so the game must be protected.
- Supporters argue that the best pundits, `no matter their gender`, should be chosen to normalise coverage, as Woods said. Ian Wright's passion is seen as beneficial, supporters claim.
- The debate is likely to resurface as coverage expands, with commentators noting who appears on TV pundit roles matters for boys and girls' equal interest in the women's game.
- Past incidents indicate the debate is recurring, as Eni Aluko's criticism of Ian Wright last year highlights ongoing tensions; advocates say merit-based mixed coverage would advance equality.
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Eni Aluko accuses Laura Woods of 'gaslighting her' as row between pundit and presenter escalates again
Former England international Eni Aluko has levelled an accusation of "gaslighting" against presenter Laura Woods amid an escalating public dispute between the pair.The row centres on ITV's pundit choices for the Women's Euros, with Aluko having questioned why she and fellow former Lioness Farah Williams were omitted from the broadcaster's coverage of last summer's Euro final.Woods, who presents for both ITV and TNT Sports, responded to Aluko's r…
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 33%
C 25%
R 42%
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