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Emma Hayes slates ‘ridiculous’ criticism of Barbra Banda after gender row over BBC award

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Emma Hayes has hit out at the criticism aimed at Barbra Banda after the Zambia footballer was crowned BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year.

Banda won the accolade despite having to withdraw from a major tournament two years ago on gender eligibility grounds.

The Orlando Pride forward has received a barrage of abuse since being named as the recipient of the award last Tuesday .

JK Rowling said the decision amounted to “spitting in women's faces”.