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Lucy Ward tells jury that social media posts from Joey Barton left her ‘scared’

Barton, from Widnes, Cheshire, denies 12 counts of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety.

Evening Standard

'Crossed the Line': Ex-BBC and Man City Star Joey Barton Accused of Online Campaign to Humiliate Pundits

Ex-Man City star Joey Barton faces trial over X posts accused of targeting pundits Lucy Ward, Eni Aluko, and BBC presenter Jeremy Vine.

International Business Times UK

Joey Barton X posts ‘crossed line between free speech and crime’, court told

Former footballer on trial over social media posts about pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko and broadcaster Jeremy Vine

The Guardian - UK

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What did Eni Aluko say about Ian Wright? ITV’s Euro 2025 pundit controversy explained

Aluko apologised after Wright’s name was brought into a discussion on male pundits ‘dominating’ women’s football, with the former England and Arsenal striker not part of ITV’s coverage

The Independent UK

Women's Euro 2025: Who are the ITV presenters, pundits and commentators?

ITV will cover 16 matches live on TV and has unveiled a bumper line-up for its coverage

FourFourTwo

Euro 2025: Full list of BBC and ITV pundits and commentators

Alex Scott and Laura Woods will present the coverage on BBC and ITV

The Independent UK

‘Incredible advocate’ Ian Wright omitted from ITV’s Women’s Euro 2025 team - but Eni Aluko returns after spat

Eni Aluko and Ian Wright clashed over comments by the former Lioness

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ITV to have Eni Aluko for Women’s Euro 2025 coverage but no Ian Wright

ITV will use Eni Aluko as a pundit in its coverage of Women’s Euro 2025 next month – but has not secured the services of Ian Wright

The Guardian - UK

Eni Aluko snubbed by ITV for first Lionesses match since Ian Wright scandal

Aluko came under fire after criticising Ian Wright from “blocking” opportunities for female pundits

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq among sportspeople highlighting impact of online abuse in new report

Some contributors said they self-censored online or while broadcasting for fear of being targeted.

The Independent UK

Roy Keane makes Eni Aluko joke in front of Ian Wright after row

Roy Keane caught Ian Wright off-guard with a reference to Eni Aluko during a podcast appearance with the ex-Arsenal player.

The Independent UK

Eni Aluko, Ian Wright and a discussion on punditry that took a wrong turn

A wholly disappointing episode has drawn attention away from a legitimate conversation about media coverage

The Guardian - UK

Eni Aluko quits football awards amid controversy

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The Independent UK

Eni Aluko pulls out of presenting role following Ian Wright criticism

Aluko had been due to co-present the Women’s Football Awards with Gabby Logan and Jamie Carragher

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The Guardian - UK

ITV backs Ian Wright as punditry row casts doubt over Eni Aluko’s future

ITV has offered strong public backing to Ian Wright since he was criticised by Eni Aluko for how much punditry work he was doing in women’s football

The Independent UK

Ian Wright ‘can’t accept’ Eni Aluko apology but insists he wants to move on

Aluko had told BBC Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour on Wednesday that Wright needed to be aware of the “finite opportunities for women”.

The Guardian - UK

Ian Wright rejects apology from Eni Aluko after punditry comments

Ian Wright said he ‘can’t accept’ Eni Aluko’s apology after she claimed men like him ‘should be aware’ of the opportunities they take in women’s football

Evening Standard

Eni Aluko issues apology over Ian Wright comments: 'It was wrong'

Aluko attracted criticism for comments made about her ITV colleague’s position as a pundit in women’s football

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The Independent UK

It was wrong – Eni Aluko says sorry for controversial Ian Wright comments

Aluko told BBC Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour on Wednesday that Wright needed to be aware of the “finite opportunities for women”.

The Independent UK

Eni Aluko clarifies comments on Ian Wright after backlash

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The Independent UK

Eni Aluko apologises for controversial Ian Wright comments: ‘It was wrong’

Aluko claimed Wright, a staunch advocate of the women’s game, was blocking opportunites for female pundits

The Guardian - UK

Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright for comments about his media work

Eni Aluko said ‘it was wrong for Ian’s name to be raised in that conversation’ after she talked about male pundits in women’s football

The Independent UK

Spotlight on Eni Aluko’s comments about Ian Wright deflects attention from real issue

Comment: The footballer turned broadcaster has made an important point, but risks it being drowned out in the backlash to her comments on a colleague

The Independent UK

Eni Aluko says standing up to Joey Barton has damaged her punditry career

The High Court ruled in favour of Aluko after the initial stage of her libel claim against Barton

The Independent UK

Eni Aluko calls out ‘triple standards’ in punditry after winning first stage of libel case against Joey Barton

Aluko has received a torrent of online abuse as a pundit

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