Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?

Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football. Alex Scott regularly presents the BBC's live coverage of the Women's Super League On Thursday, former England footballer Alex Scott stepped away from Disney+'s coverage of the Women's Champions League after two rounds of matches. The streaming giant is in the second season of a five-year deal to cover European football's flagship competition and this year introduced new formats, including a watchalong show with Scott alternating presenting duties with Shebahn Aherne. However, it has had some technical issues and been criticised for a difficult opening night that included an unscheduled advert break during Arsenal's game against HB Koge.

Scott has not said why she left this role but told BBC Sport she was "grateful" for the opportunities she had at Disney+ and hoped to "continue working together" in the future. But does her sudden departure highlight the challenges broadcasters face covering the women's game in an ever-changing media landscape? The explosion in interest in women's football during the past five years has been spearheaded by two of the biggest broadcasters in the UK – Sky Sports and the BBC. In snapping up the Champions League before the 2025-26 season, Disney added its heft into the game, recognising its potential for capturing new