WWC: Alozie reacts as England star Lauren James apologises to Alozie

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England forward Lauren James is currently trending on Twitter. She has expressed her apology to Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie for her brutal and insensitive behaviour during the round of 16 match against England on Monday. Recall that Lauren James she stamped on Alozie which earned her a red card.

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However, Alozie melted hearts on Tuesday when she appealed to fans to forget about the event, noting that football is a game of passion. She took the high road extending an olive branch to Lauren and many has lauded her for the action.

She Tweeted, “Abeg, rest. We are playing on the world stage. This game is one of passion, insurmountable emotions, and moments. All respect for Lauren James.” 

abeg, rest.

we are playing on the world’s stage.

this game is one of passion, insurmountable emotions, and moments.

all respect for Lauren James.

— michelle alozie (@alozieee) August 8, 2023

While quoting Alozie's tweets on Tuesday, James said, “All my love and respect to you. I am sorry for what happened. Also, for our England fans and my teammates, playing with and for you is my greatest honour and I promise to learn from my experience.”

All my love and respect to you. I am sorry for what happened.

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. https://t.co/Vi4hBIewiS

— Lauren James (@laurenjamess22) August 8, 2023

James was shown a red card in the 87th minute following a VAR review after a stamp on Alozie.

Our source reported on Monday that the 21-year-old deactivated her comments section on her Twitter and Instagram accounts after the game.

Source: punchng.com

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