Former Scotland defender Jen Beattie has announced her retirement from football after a remarkable 16-year career, prominently featuring a nine-year tenure at Arsenal. The 33-year-old, retiring from Bay FC, previously scored 24 goals for Scotland and participated in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Beattie expressed that the decision to retire felt timely, citing her enjoyment in broadcasting as a new avenue. She recognized the evolution of coverage for women's football and looks forward to contributing further as a broadcaster, drawing inspiration from her father, John Beattie, a former rugby player and broadcaster.
I'm nervous, I'm excited and all the things, but I'm ready for what's next.
It's amazing the coverage that the women's game gets now and I want to be a part of that.
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