Overview
- Eni Aluko reiterated on the 90s Baby Show that women should be the primary faces of the women’s game, noting that during the Euro 2025 final two of six pundit roles went to men while she and Fara Williams watched from the stands.
- Laura Woods posted a detailed response on X arguing that international caps do not guarantee broadcasting quality, cautioning against calls to gatekeep the sport, and highlighting ITV’s award-winning Women’s Euros coverage.
- Aluko released a formal statement saying she respects Woods’ view but stands by prioritising women as the dominant on-screen voices in the women’s game, with men in supporting roles.
- The dispute revives Aluko’s 2025 confrontation with Ian Wright, with reports that he declined her apology and with Aluko recently questioning his allyship.
- Aluko is scheduled to address the topic live on talkSPORT on Tuesday, as the argument over representation and selection criteria in women’s football continues across media and social platforms.