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Eni Aluko calls out ‘triple standards’ in punditry after winning first stage of libel case against Joey Barton

Eni Aluko has called out the “triple standards” in punditry after winning the first stage of her libel case against Joey Barton.

The broadcaster and former England striker was targeted by ex-footballer Barton on social media, accusing her of “playing the race card” in light of comments Aluko made in 2020 which appeared to criticise people placed on the government’s furlough scheme.

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