Following the ugly incident that happened between England Lauren James and Super Falcons star player Michelle Alozie in their round of 16 encounter that saw Nigeria knocked out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup she has come out to apologise. England forward Lauren James apologised for her red card and also he attitude. She was sent off following a VAR review for stamping on Michelle Alozie’s back in a tie England won on penalties.
Lauren James Sends Respect to Michelle Alozie
Lauren James will be suspended for Saturday’s quarter-final against Colombia. She send a an apology to the Super Falcons star player Michelle Alozie saying: “All my love and respect to you. I am sorry for what happened.” She posted this on her social media to Alozie. She also said: “Also, for our England fans and my team-mates, playing with and for you is my greatest honour and I promise to learn from my experience.”
The 21-year-old was one of the stars of England’s group games, with three goals and three assists. The Three Lions of England also released a statement on the case saying: “Lauren is really sorry for her actions which led to the red card and is full of remorse. It is wholly out of character for her.” England added: “We will be supporting Lauren throughout and will be putting forward representation on her behalf.
Fifa has not put a time frame on when a decision will be made but could extend her ban to more than one game – which could see her miss the rest of the tournament even if England go all the way.’ “We fully respect Fifa’s disciplinary process and will not be making any further comment until after any decision has been made.”
Nigeria’s Alozie, who plays for Houston Dash in the US, had posted: “We are playing on the world’s stage. “This game is one of passion, insurmountable emotions, and moments. All respect for Lauren James.”
After the game, England boss Sarina Wiegman said: “She is inexperienced on this stage and in a split-second lost her emotions. It isn’t something she did on purpose. She apologised and felt really bad.” “She would never want to hurt someone. She is the sweetest person I know.”
