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England's James gets two-match ban for stamping on Nigeria player

James, England's top scorer at the Women's World Cup with three goals, received a red card for a bad-tempered stamp on Alozie

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Nigeria's defender Michelle Alozie reacts after being fouled by England's forward Lauren James. — AFP

By Reuters

Published: Thu 10 Aug 2023, 8:58 PM

Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban for stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie, meaning James will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final tie against Colombia, world soccer governing body Fifa said on Thursday.

James, England's top scorer at the tournament with three goals, received a red card for a bad-tempered stamp on Alozie's back in the 87th minute of Monday's game.

The 21-year-old Chelsea player, who will also miss the semi-final if England qualify for the last four, apologised for the incident on Tuesday.

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England were reduced to 10 players for more than half an hour but went on to beat Nigeria in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0 following extra time.

"The Fifa Disciplinary Committee has imposed a two-match suspension on England's player Lauren James...," Fifa said in a statement.

"The suspension will be served for the Fifa Women's World Cup quarter-final and the next international fixture following that."

England face Colombia on Saturday. The Football Association (FA) declined to comment on the suspension.

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Reuters

Published: Thu 10 Aug 2023, 8:58 PM

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