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In the midst of gradual development, which took a long time to start, women gained space in sports broadcasting, bringing a different perspective and expressive quality as the overwhelming share of men. ESPN’s Europe correspondent for seven seasons, reporter Natalie Guedra gave an exclusive interview to Torcedores.com and reported the main difference in the practice of British and Brazilian sports journalism.
In the UK, Natalie notes a decrease in the number of women working in sports coverage, an indicator that includes nearly 100% of former athletes, but she highlights a very different situation of “hidden bias” in Brazilian broadcasters.
“Look, I think there are more women working in Brazil. But at the same time, I think they are two different sides. For example, I think here we see a lot of older women in the video. In Brazil, it seems like you have to have looks and age.” Moin. It happens a lot. “She gets a lot older. Here, it does not exist,” the journalist reveals.
Actions are still repetitive
Although the cultures of fans in South America and Europe vary, journalists working on the Old Continent are still victims of harassment. At the last edition of the World Cup, which was held on Russian soil, Natalie Gidra witnessed an episode in which a fan tried to kiss her while working. She was not the only professional in the world press to report on this type of practice.
A similar episode took place last Wednesday night (07) with journalist Jessica Dias, also from ESPN. While covering the scenes of the Flamengo x Vélez duel, in Maracanã, she ended up becoming the target of live harassment. The plaintiff was arrested and remanded in custody, but was granted release on Thursday.
ESPN reporter Jessica Dias was harassed live by human trash staining a flamingo shirt with disgusting acts like these. pic.twitter.com/bHnHKtYUeH
– Paulo Pacheco (@ppacheco1) 7 September 2022
Charlotte Whitmore is a contributor at Mediarunsearch.co.uk, covering a broad range of topics including news, politics, business, technology, sport, entertainment, and lifestyle. She focuses on delivering clear, balanced reporting and practical information that helps readers stay informed about current events and emerging developments. Her work highlights stories that matter to everyday audiences, with an emphasis on accuracy, relevance, and accessible journalism that keeps readers connected to the issues shaping the UK and beyond.