POPULAR broadcaster Jacqui Oatley has revealed her World Cup has come to an end – and thanked a Premier League icon in a heartfelt social media post.
The presenter, 51, has been part of for the summer extravaganza.
Jacqui Oatley headed onto social media to announce her World Cup is overCredit: Refer to source
The broadcaster thanked Warren Barton in a heartfelt statementCredit: Refer to source
Oatley has been covering some of the tournament’s biggest showdowns alongside former Newcastle right-back Warren Barton after bagging a deal as a commentator .
But the regular host will not be behind the microphone for any of the clashes in the latter stages of the World Cup.
And Oatley paid tribute to Barton, who was during Colombia’s win over Uzbekistan last month, when she released a statement to confirm her tournament is over.
She said: “So lucky to have worked with Warren Barton again this World Cup for Fox Sports.
“Eleven commentaries, criss-crossing three countries in three weeks. On air chemistry begins off air, and he’s a funny fella who takes analysis very seriously. Great combo, great team-mate.”
But Oatley, who last November, is not planning to board a flight straight back to England.
In a separate social media post, she added: “I’m sticking around in the USA for a while.
“Popping to here in Dallas on Monday without three iPads, a laptop and three notepads.
Oatley and Barton have been working together for Fox SportsCredit: Refer to source
“Then have two weekends of NWSL commentaries to look forward to (thanks to the most incredibly understanding husband and kids).”
Oatley was also part of Fox Sports’ commentary team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
And she admitted it will be impossible to switch off from the tournament before the final on July 19.
She wrote: “Me: I’ve finished my commentary duties here in Dallas and need to rest my brain and go for a walk.
“Me checking FotMob: there are four matches today across World Cup and NWSL. I’ll watch them all back to back.”
Oatley made history when she became the in 2007.
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