- The BBC announced the cancellation of its long-running Saturday lunchtime programme, Football Focus, after more than 50 years on air.
- The decision was attributed to "changing audience behaviours," with declining TV viewership and the rise of digital and on-demand platforms cited as key reasons.
- Presenter Alex Scott, who was aware this would be her final season, expressed understanding for the decision, acknowledging how audiences now access sport across diverse platforms.
- Scott also revealed her anxiety over potential "toxic" social media backlash following the announcement, despite feeling it was the right time for the show to end.
- Despite Football Focus's departure, Scott will remain a central figure in the BBC's sports coverage, including the upcoming Women’s World Cup.
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