Lauren James Receive Two-Game Women’s World Cup Suspension
FIFA has issued England striker Lauren James a two-match suspension after she received a red card against Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup encounter.
In the last-16 tie, England won on penalties, James, 21, was dismissed for stomping on Michelle Alozie's back.
FIFA has issued England striker Lauren James a two-match suspension after she received a red card against Nigeria in the Women’s World Cup encounter.
In the last-16 tie, England won on penalties, James, 21, was dismissed for stomping on Michelle Alozie‘s back.
She will miss the semifinal if England advances because of the default one-game suspension that came with the punishment, which FIFA enhanced.
On Saturday at 11:30 BST, the Lionesses play Colombia in the quarterfinals. Lauren James is England’s leading scorer with three goals and three assists in the group stages.
Following the incident, the Chelsea striker apologized to Alozie on social media and pledged to take the appropriate action.
After the game, Sarina Wiegman, the manager of England, stated,
“She is inexperienced on this stage and lost her emotions in a split second. She didn’t intend to do it that way. She offered an apology and felt awful.” “She would never want to hurt someone. She is the sweetest person I know.”
James’ suspension will continue into England’s upcoming international match if the Lionesses are eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday.
