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Mary Earps Apologizes for Memoir Fallout, Says Meeting With Sarina Wiegman Was Positive

She says she has taken accountability after backlash to her book.

Overview

  • Mary Earps said she has reached out to those affected and apologized for the hurt caused by passages in her autobiography.
  • She confirmed a face-to-face conversation with England manager Sarina Wiegman and described it as positive while keeping details private.
  • After months of reflection, Earps said she now understands why comments about Wiegman and Hannah Hampton drew intense attention.
  • The PSG goalkeeper described November and December as a difficult period and called the reaction her first experience of cancel culture.
  • Earps framed the episode as a lesson in responsibility as a role model, with reaction inside the game including public criticism from Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor.