- Scott is a former footballer who decided to try his hand at television during his career
- More than once she broke down barriers, becoming the first football expert of several British stations
- During her media career, she faced sexist comments as well as threats and insults
- He also speaks openly about his depression and shows people ways to deal with this disease
- She will also be the first English-speaking commentator in the new edition of the most popular sports game in the world
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Alex Scott is a former footballer who during his sports career represented, among others the colors of the Arsenal women’s team and the England national team. She has also become one of the most recognizable people involved in football in the British Isles, working for stations such as BBC Sport, Sky Sports and CBS Sports.
In May, the 36-year-old replaced Dan Walker in the popular TV show “Football Focus” aired on air BBC Sportbut that wasn’t her last word. Three years after hanging her shoes on a peg, a former soccer player keeps breaking through the glass ceiling. Now she will be a commentator on the most popular sports game in the world.
Soccer career
Alex Scott was born in East London to Irish and Jamaican parents. She started her adventure with football by playing in Arsenal’s youth teams, where she finally made it to the first team. She then made a brief stint in Birmingham City before returning to North London.
In Arsenal, she celebrated the greatest triumphs, winning the league, cup and European games. In 2009, she was transferred to the newly established league in the United States, she became a player of the Boston Breakers, from where she returned to … Arsenal two years later.
Scott has also made appearances for the women’s national team of England and Great Britain. In the team of Trzy Lions she appeared in 140 games, and with Great Britain she played at the Olympic Games in London. She ended her career in 2018, and a year later she was included in the English Football Hall of Fame.
Career in the media
Scott began her television career while playing professional football. During this time, she appeared on the “Soccer AM” program and also made several smaller episodes on BBC Sport, BT Sport and Sky Sports. After finishing her career as a soccer player in 2017, she focused her full attention on media appearances.
She started out as a co-host of a children’s program, but her work at the 2018 World Cup brought her real fame when she became the first woman to work at the BBC as a soccer expert at the World Cup. She did not rest on her laurels and was the first woman in Sky Sports history to be hired as an expert during Premier League matches.
Scott also worked at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. In August 2019, she was selected as the co-host of the “Goals of Sunday” programs. In December 2020, she hosted an awards gala during which the chosen sporting personality of the year in the British Isles, organized by the BBC.
Sexist comments and threats
– I am aware that I function in a world dominated by men. However, my colleagues know me and they know I understand football. If I get comments like this from people who aren’t even in the game, I don’t care at all, Scott told the Guardian.
Alex Scott confessed that she received insulting messages via social media platforms. She was also threatened with mutilation and rape. The former soccer player admitted that she tries to ignore such things.
Depression
Scott has proved to be a positive person, usually smiling and full of life. However, as she admits, not every day looks so happy. Scott has openly admitted that she goes to therapy because she knows how important mental health is in everyone’s life.
Together with prof. Tanya Byron has created in a documentary “The Truth About Improving Your Mental Health“, in which Scott talks about his problem and also explores how the latest science can be used to improve mental health.
Academy for soccer players
In 2011, Scott in collaboration with Puma and Kingston College founded an academy of his name for 16-19 year old girls. It was the first such academy in Great Britain and its aim was to emphasize the importance of the development of women’s football.
Scott also had her weekly column in the Morning Star newspaper. For her football achievements, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Collaboration with EA Sports
Alex Scott became the first English-speaking commentator on the most popular sports game in the world. Her voice will be heard by fans in FIFA 22. The former footballer confirmed it using social media.
– I’m glad that I can finally write it officially. I’ll be a commentator in FIFA 22. This is a great moment for FIFA, for football, and for women and girls around the world. It is also a great event for me both personally and professionally. While I’m the first English-speaking commentator to be released in the game, I certainly won’t be the last. I know this is just the beginning of a stronger representation of women in football, wrote Scott.
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