sports
February 11, 2026
Eni Aluko damages her legacy with her latest attack on Ian Wright
The former England international is a pioneer in football and the media. But her broadside on TV punditry is another own goal, empowering the most chauvinistic commentators
TL;DR
- Eni Aluko has criticized the inclusion of male pundits like Ian Wright and Nedum Onuoha in coverage of the Women's Euros, feeling she and Fara Williams were overlooked despite their playing experience.
- Aluko believes men are taking limited opportunities in women's football broadcasting, hindering pathways for women.
- Her criticisms are a repetition of comments made previously, for which she apologized but which Wright did not accept.
- While Aluko highlights genuine issues of diversity and representation in sports broadcasting, her personal attacks are seen as counterproductive and empowering negative commentators.
- Critics suggest Aluko's frustration stems from slipping down the punditry pecking order, with newer female pundits achieving greater success.
- The article acknowledges the widespread lack of diversity in sports media and the abuse Aluko has faced online, but questions her self-serving approach.
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