Summary
Alex Scott interviewed Olivia Smith as part of a new BBC Sport series called "Eat & Yap." They discussed Smith's background in football, her family, and her Canadian and Caribbean roots. Smith plays for Arsenal and is known for being the first female footballer with a million-dollar contract.
Key Facts
- Olivia Smith plays for Arsenal in the Women's Super League.
- She is the first female football player to sign a million-dollar contract.
- Smith debuted for Canada’s senior national team at age 15.
- She began her professional football career in Portugal at age 18 with Sporting.
- At age 19, she played for Liverpool in England's Women's Super League.
- She moved to Arsenal when she was 20, setting a world record transfer fee.
- Scott and Smith talked about food from Canada and Jamaica during the interview.
- Smith looks up to footballers like Christine Sinclair, Marta, Neymar, Ronaldinho, and Messi.
