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Alex Scott leaves Disney+ Women's Champions League coverage
Alex Scott exits Disney+ Women's Champions League after two rounds, highlighting broadcast challenges in women's football.
In brief
Alex Scott exits Disney+ Women's Champions League after two rounds, highlighting broadcast challenges in women's football. Alex Scott stepped away from Disney+'s Women's Champions League coverage after two rounds, showing broadcasters struggle to find their audience in women's football. Originally reported by BBC…
Alex Scott steps away from Disney+
Alex Scott stepped away from Disney+'s coverage of the Women's Champions League after two rounds of matches.
Disney+ introduces new formats
Disney+ introduced new formats including a watchalong show with Scott alternating presenting duties with Shebahn Aherne.
Technical issues and unscheduled ad break
Disney+ faced technical issues and an unscheduled advert break during Arsenal's game against HB Koge.
Scott's gratitude and future plans
Scott expressed gratitude for opportunities at Disney+ and hoped to continue working together in the future.
Broadcasters struggle to define audience
Carrie Dunn, a journalist with over two decades covering women's sport, says broadcasters are unsure who their audience is.
BBC cuts Women's Super League highlights
The BBC announced its Women's Super League highlights show would not return for the 2026-27 season but remains committed to women's football.
Broadcasters face balancing act
Carrie Dunn says broadcasters must explain context for new fans without patronizing older fans.
Managers support coverage innovations
Aston Villa's Brian Sorensen and Manchester City's Andree Jeglertz support innovations in women's football coverage despite trial and error.
In short
Alex Scott stepped away from Disney+'s Women's Champions League coverage after two rounds, showing broadcasters struggle to find their audience in women's football.
