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Alex Scott, the football champion, ranks among the most successful women in the sport's history.

Alex Scott, the football champion, ranks among the most successful women in the sport's history.

Throughout her career, mainly with Arsenal, the former professional footballer achieved an impressive record, including two Community Shields, the Champions League, eight league titles, and seven FA cups. Following her retirement from the game, she has become a sports presenter, pundit, and manager of the Academy for young female footballers. To get a better insight into Alex Scott, let's take a more detailed look at her life.

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How did her career start?

How did her career start?

MBE holder, Alex Scott, joined Arsenal in 1992 and initially played as a striker or right-winger and later transitioned to a full-back position. After more than a decade of career, she moved to Birmingham City and returned to Arsenal for the 2005–06 season. Her international career includes 140 appearances for the England national team, and she represented Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Scott won silver at the 2009 UEFA Women's Euros

Scott won silver at the 2009 UEFA Women's Euros

The Lioness was capped by the England national team in several international competitions, achieving a silver medal at the 2009 UEFA Women's Euros and a bronze medal at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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While still active in football, she started her media career

While still active in football, she started her media career

Even as she pursued her football career, Alex Scott ventured into her media career, making appearances on shows like Soccer AM, and taking on minor roles at Sky Sports, BBC Sport, and BT Sport.

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She resides in a £1.5 million home

She resides in a £1.5 million home

The sports presenter Alex Scott’s home is worth £1.5 million with a standout living room that frequently appears in her Instagram posts. The room is a symbol of sophistication, featuring built-in bookshelves filled with books and lovely candles.

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She became Sky Sports' first female pundit

She became Sky Sports' first female pundit

After her football career, Scott applied her football expertise to sports presenting. With presenting roles on BBC's Final Score and Sky Goals, the presenter became Sky Sports' first female pundit after the 2018 Summer World Cup.

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She had a secret romance with Kelly Smith

She had a secret romance with Kelly Smith

During her time at Arsenal, the ex-football star had a secret romance with a teammate, Kelly Smith, who played for both England and Arsenal. Alex Scott confessed that Smith was her first love.

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The former couple moved back to the UK in 2012

The former couple moved back to the UK in 2012

Alex and Kelly became teammates at Arsenal in 2005 before transferring together to the Boston Breakers in the US in 2009. They later returned to the UK in 2012. The duo openly discussed their strong bond; with Alex expressing her deep love for Kelly.

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Scott retired from international football in 2017

Scott retired from international football in 2017

Alex Scott MBE decided to retire from international football on September 2, 2017, and she left the game as the second-most-capped England player with 140 appearances.

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Her profile rose when she covered the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Her profile rose when she covered the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Following her retirement in 2017, Alex Scott shifted her career to full-time television broadcasting, including her co-hosting role on Match of the Day Kickabout. Her name became widely recognized through her coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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She wrote a memoir, "How (Not) To Be Strong"

She wrote a memoir, "How (Not) To Be Strong"

The former England lioness Alex Scott's autobiography How (Not) To Be Strong was published on 29 September 2022. This memoir chronicles her journey from East London football cages to broadcasting to millions revealing her resilience beyond her strong public image.

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A voice against domestic abuse

A voice against domestic abuse

In her autobiography published in 2022, Scott disclosed that she was a victim of domestic abuse from her father during her formative years. She turned to football to find peace in her violent home and promised to use the book's earnings to support women in similar situations.

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She was awarded with honorary doctorates

She was awarded with honorary doctorates

In September 2021, the sports broadcaster, Alex Scott, received honorary doctorates in science and sport from both the University of East London and the University of Hertfordshire.

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