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Ian Wright

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Ian Wright is a former England striker and football pundit.

Notable Quotes

"Every few hours, it's another story about fans denied, player denied, officials denied, journalists denied, now refs."
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"Every few hours it's another story, another story about fans denied, players denied, officials denied, journalists denied, now refs."
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"It was very emotional for Raul Jimenez."
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"scandalous"
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"The lack of transparency was 'ridiculous'."
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"If Erling Haaland needs a rest for the latter stages of the tournament he will take that."
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"France are one of the most clear favourites I have ever seen in a World Cup tournament."
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"People constantly talk about how many touches he has."
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"It is difficult to see the weakness."
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"This stuttering penalty seems to be the one. The goalkeepers seem to have got a march on it now."
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