Lauren James

England Forward Lauren James Apologises For Women’s World Cup Red Card

England Forward Lauren James Apologises For Women’s World Cup Red Card

England forward Lauren James has apologised for her red card during the Women’s World Cup last-16 win over Nigeria and says she will learn from the experience. She was sent off following a VAR review for stamping on Michelle Alozie’s back in a tie England won on penalties. James will be suspended for Saturday’s quarter-final against Colombia. “All my love and respect to you. I am sorry for what happened,” she said on social media to Alozie. “Also, for our England fans and my teammates, playing with and for you is my greatest honour and I promise to learn from my…
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Chelsea Fans Beg Nigerians To Forgive Lauren James For Stamping Player

Chelsea Fans Beg Nigerians To Forgive Lauren James For Stamping Player

A tense moment at the Women’s World Cup on Monday saw England and Chelsea player Lauren James stamp on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie while she was on the ground. James was sent off with a red card, and Nigeria later lost the match on penalties which knocked them out the competition. Since then, according to the Pulse News website, some Nigerian fans of Chelsea football club have been begging their fellow Nigerians to go easy on James. “Please forgive her, she’s only 21 years old, she’s just a talented young lady, saddled with a great responsibility,” says one, adding, “though I don’t…
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