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Alex Scott departs from Disney+ Women’s Champions League coverage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Alex Scott departs from Disney+ Women’s Champions League coverage

Summary

Alex Scott has left her role as the presenter for the Women’s Champions League coverage on Disney+, confirmed on October 15, 2026. Scott, who had been with Disney+ since 2025, faced criticism over several technical issues during broadcasts, including a notable interruption during an Arsenal match. Despite her departure, Disney+ maintains its presenting team, which includes Shebahn Aherne and Lianne Sanderson. Scott's contributions to women's soccer coverage were recognized, while she has also launched a new YouTube channel focusing on the Women's Super League.

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Key Details

•Scott confirmed departure after two rounds of the competition
•Disney+ faced criticism for technical issues during broadcasts
•Scott launched One More Word WSL on YouTube
•Disney+ keeps existing presenting team intact
•Scott is a former England defender with 140 caps

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6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Scott leaves Disney+ Women’s Champions League coverage

What they're saying

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Former England defender Alex Scott has left her role as the presenter of the Women’s Champions League coverage on Disney+. Scott, a 42-year-old former right-back, had led coverage of the competition on Disney+ since it gained the broadcasting rights in 2025. Her departure was confirmed on Thursday, after just two rounds of matches in this season’s competition. A Disney+ spokesperson said in a statement to The Athletic: “We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Alex Scott for her contributio
— Yahoo Sports

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