Richard Keys replaced by glamorous London 2012 Olympic medallist as new face of beIN Sports after 13 years

SportFootball KAYLYN KYLE is the new face of football at beIN Sports – after replacing Richard Keys. The former midfielder, 37, featured for the Rest of the World at Soccer Aid in June. Kaylyn Kyle is set to front beIN Sports’ coverage of the Premier League Credit: Instagram @kaylynkyle The Canadian has been pinpointed as Richard Keys’ replacement Credit: Instagram @kaylynkyle Kyle walked away from Apple TV earlier this month Credit: Instagram @kaylynkyle The former midfielder moved into broadcasting following her retirement Credit: Instagram @kaylynkyle And Kyle announced her abrupt exit from Apple TV’s coverage of Major League Soccer in an emotional statement earlier this month. The Canadian is now preparing for a new life in Qatar after being confirmed as beIN Sport’s new lead presenter. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The Athletic report Kyle is set to be confirmed as Keys’ successor ahead of being on hosting duties for Nottingham Forest’s trip to Liverpool on Saturday. She is also on course to be front and centre for Champions League showdowns. Qatar-based beIN Sports grabbed the broadcasting rights across the Middle East and North Africa for Europe’s elite tournament and the Premier League. Kyle won 101 international caps for Canada and bagged bronze at the London 2012 Olympics. Spells were also enjoyed with the likes of Vancouver Whitecaps, Seattle Reign, Boston Breakers, Houston Dash, Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride during her stunning career. Since announcing her retirement in 2017, Kyle has been making waves as a popular broadcaster. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Kyle won bronze at the London 2012 Olympics Credit: Instagram @kaylynkyle The presenter has 152,000 Instagram followers Credit: Getty Canadian TV company TSN handed Kyle her first on-screen role in 2017 before she later had a spell as a sideline reporter for Inter Miami. The glamorous presenter also covered MLS clashes on Apple TV for four years and worked for beIN Sports as Lionel Messi spearheaded Argentina to glory at the 2022 World Cup. Kyle has seen her number of Instagram followers surge to 152,000 after giving fans a glimpse of her lavish lifestyle away from the pitch. She is married to Harrison Heath, who is the son of Everton icon Adrian Heath. Kyle won 101 caps for Canada Credit: Getty She featured for the Rest of the World at Soccer Aid earlier this year Credit: Getty Kyle’s first match in her new role will be Liverpool’s clash with Nottingham Forest Credit: Instagram @kaylynkyle The popular broadcaster spent four years covering the MLS for Apple TV Credit: Instagram @kaylynkyle Keys, 69, and Andy Gray walked away from beIN Sports at the end of last season. It ended their 13-year stint with the broadcasting giant, having joined following their sacking by Sky Sports, and they have since launched a new podcast together. Comment now