Disney's Women's Football Coverage Blasted for Unconventional Format

Disney's attempt to bring a younger audience to its women's football coverage has been met with criticism and bewilderment. The Hangout show, hosted by Alex Scott and featuring content creators Tyra Mills and Alex Bailess, was panned for its unconventional format, which included a quiz about Italy and a segment where the hosts guessed what pasta a reporter in Milan was cooking.

Former England internationals Lianne Sanderson and Alex Scott were joined by content creators Tyra Mills and Alex Bailess, as well as Barley Boy, a golden retriever who has 82,000 more Instagram followers than the host. The show's attempt to bring a younger audience was seen as cynical, with some critics arguing that it would have been better to stick with traditional coverage.

The Hangout show was not well-received by fans and critics alike, with many expressing their disappointment on social media. Marva Kreel, a broadcaster, pointed out that the issue with women's football broadcasting is that men's football often gets both analysis and entertainment, while women's football typically only gets one or the other.

Max Rushden, a writer for The Guardian, weighed in on the debate, suggesting that Disney may have been trying to bring a younger audience to the game. However, he also acknowledged that traditional coverage is what many fans prefer, and that Disney should try to strike a balance between entertainment and analysis.