Scotland defender Jen Beattie has announced her retirement from international football.. "I can only speak for my experience - hospitals were super safe and everyone was following the guidelines. I'll help you grow and scale sustainably, without the burnout. In July 2021, Amber shared a viral TikTok video of a lesbian woman transforming herself from a "feminine" to "masculine" style. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. She played a role in City's victories in the 2016 FA WSL, the 201617 and 201819 editions of the Women's FA Cup, and the 201819 FA Women's League Cup. On 13 December, shortly after going public, Beattie stepped into the away dressing . American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award. By But she continues to share her story in the hope that people with health concerns will be encouraged to seek help from the NHS, despite challenges caused by coronavirus. I couldn't put myself through it again.'. She has taken on a player-coach role with Arsenal this season, and has also been given ambassadorial duties on behalf of the club. At 16 she made her senior debut, before going on to earn 144 caps, captain her country and lead Scotland to their first women's World Cup. She is not dating anyone. You know its going to end at some point, she says. Additionally, eagle-eyed fans claimed the duo have been responding to each other with a series of indirect hints on Instagram, during question and answer sessions. Her eagle-eyes fans noticed that she had left a slew of flirtatious comments on the sportswoman's recent posts, Supportive: Further sparking rumours, Amber shared a TikTok from a football pitch, where she sat in the stands. ", Jen added: "For me I just wanted to stay positive, I remember so many conversations over the phone with my sister and my brother, they kept me on the right track.". 75.7K followers. The TV star simply accompanied the video with a love heart emoji, which led to some fans speculating she was attracted to women. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals. Alongside the picture of the teddy, Amber penned:'I'm so happy we won one of these, we called her Negroni until we can think of a better name.'. [12][13][14] While at Montpellier, she made 25 regular season appearances with the side, scoring 5 goals in the process.[15][16]. Jennifer Patricia Beattie MBE (born 13 May 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Arsenal of the FA WSL and the Scotland national team. The former Love Island winner, 25, took to her . She was eventually selected to the Glasgow Primary School select team, as the only girl, and was named captain. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. She captioned her video with: Me with my favourite ex and Jen commented a simple smiling emoji. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The pair have been commenting on each other's pages since July when Amber uploadeda TikTokabout how she feels when a guy compliments her versus a girl - which Jen was quick to reply to posting two emojis. Meanwhile, Amber shared a number of comments on Jen's social media, including two heart eyes emojis on a photo of her playing football for Arsenal. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? The reality star, 25, has been spotted leaving flirty emoji icons on Arsenal. She has plenty she wants to do at club level first. Beattie represented Scotland at under-17 level,[22] and made her debut for the under-19s at the age of 14. "Not being able to be there with the youngest one when she's being told terrible things was tough. In October, when she received a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 29, things became far less familiar. "The whole point of doing this is to encourage people during a really, really difficult time, with so many uncertainties, to not neglect other important things.". [28][29] At the finals, she scored in the 33 tie with Argentina. 'I was not purchasing off TikTok but if I can win it in a game, I will. For Beattie, the Scotland team were even more like family when she faced the toughest period of her life, not just her career. Following a surgery to remove a lump in her breast, Jen was told she would not require chemotherapy and began a course of radiation. No wonder then that the team feels like family. 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There are 100+ professionals named "Jen Beattie", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Last updated on 19 December 202119 December 2021.From the section Sports Personality. Amber replied to the tweet, saying: 'Sometimes'. ", Jen added: "For me I just wanted to stay positive, I remember so many conversations over the phone with my sister and my brother, they kept me on the right track.". "We always dreamed of playing at Hampden and it has been so special for the fans coming as well. Related . Do you know this baby? "I still want to play club football for a few years, I'm still at Arsenal, I want to play and win trophies. Of course you remember certain games and certain experiences but its the off-the-pitch stuff as well, that camaraderie with Scottish people and the girls in the team; those are the memories that made it.. There are no expectations on a centre-back scoring so Ive never felt the pressure like any striker does of having to score in games or worry about goal tallies. Beatties breast cancer diagnosis in October 2020 and subsequent work for breast cancer charities led to her winning the Helen Rollason Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards and has given her perspective. "Bestie, I'm afraid to ask you this," they wrote to her, hinting towards her being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. "That was really disappointing. Join Facebook to connect with Jen Beattie and others you may know. Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore has been voted BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year for 2021. "If Scotland had qualified I wouldn't be stepping away right now," she admits. According to our Database, She has no children. I'm retiring now to apply myself in these areas to see what I enjoy. I got called up to the senior squad when I was 16 or 17 and that hadnt happened yet, so to do that as a team for 2017 was incredible and then to do it back-to-back with the 2019 World Cup was special, she says. But John said the miles separating him from his daughter often took their toll. 'Acting is my next step': Ekin-Su Culculoglu reveals she Ioan Gruffudd checks out local neighbourhood in West Kylie Jenner looks stylish in jeans and a plunging white top Salma Hayek oozes elegance in chic all-black ensemble while Charles 'will NEVER build real relationship with Archie and Lili unless Harry and Meghan get new royal A 14-year-old autistic boy's naive prank. Beattie joined Arsenal in July 2009; her first goals for Arsenal came on 8 November 2009 where she scored a stunning treble to seal a comeback against Chelsea after being 20 down at half-time. My team-mates were amazing.". Amber spoke to MailOnline on romance and shared that she wanted to keep her girlfriend's identity under the radar for now. Jen replied with the nail emoji adding: reeeeeeally. Sporting a white structured corset top, Amber flashed a huge smile while directing her gaze away from the camera as Jen snapped a picture. Ladies as a 15-year-old. AMBER Gill has confirmed she's dating Arsenal player girlfriend Jen Beattie as they go on a loved-up Winter Wonderland date night. Amber replied: Yes please, Im not very well and I need a cuddle. 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They gave me all the support I needed. The TV star simply accompanied the video with a love heart emoji, which led to some fans speculating she was attracted to women. "Girls are gorgeous! [30], On 27 January 2023, Beattie announced her retirement from international football, having made 143 appearances and scoring 24 goals.[31][32]. "Playing at Hampden has been huge for the women's game," she says. 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It's no wonder fans are convinced that Amber and Jen are an item. Amber shared another snap showing her hand holding a hot drink alongside another person's hand. And like, very like attuned to what I like and what I don't like so I don't know if it's that's part of the reason. [20], Beattie rejoined Arsenal in June 2019.[21]. [19] While at Melbourne City, she helped the club during its double W-League and Grand Final wins, as well as their 100% record season. View the profiles of people named Jen Beattie. Amber's post comes after she sparked romance rumours with Teddy Edwardes. It made me think about it a lot more. Revealing:Using a sound from the Disney movie Princess and The Frog, where Princess Tiana says 'There is no way I would ever ever ever, I mean never, kiss a frog. Beattie joined Manchester City's sister club Melbourne City during Manchester City's offseason, before the 3rd round of the 201516 W-League season. But John said the miles separating him from his daughter often took their toll. Hundreds of miles away from family in the midst of a pandemic, the Scotland and Arsenal defender found herself asking the question: "Am I going to die?". [35], Beattie was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to association football and charity. ", The video shows Amber miming to an audio which said: "There is no way in this whole wide world that I would ever, ever, ever cheat on my girl. Beattie began playing football with her brother Johnnie and his friends, while at primary school. I think the truth is if she hadn't gone and seen about it off her own bat, the outcome would have been a lot worse.". Having played all over the country - from McDiarmid Park to the Strathclyde Homes Stadium in Dumbarton in the early days of Beattie's international involvement, Scotland's women now play all their home games at Hampden Park, which Beattie picks out as being the biggest difference since the early says of her career. Beattie is a tall, strong, right-footed player. However with Scotland, the journey is over. It is hard, though, to let go. Although typically a defender or midfielder, she is also an accomplished goalscorer.