🔗 Share this article Football star Earps States Her Autobiography Was Not Written to Tear Anyone Down Shot-stopper Mary Earps has openly declared that her newly released personal story was not designed to “damage others” and expressed concern that audience feedback has been “misrepresented.” Debated Statements and Supporters’ Disapproval The retired international player, who was instrumental in the championship win, received criticism from followers and Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor after sharing views about ex-colleague Hannah Hampton and head coach Sarina Wiegman. In her autobiography, Earps reportedly claimed told Wiegman she was “supporting poor attitude” by bringing Hampton back to the Lionesses lineup after omitting her for being “unruly and inconsistent.” “The response has been immense to see how some things have been distorted,” Earps shared in an interview. Clarifying Her Purpose Earps firmly declared that the autobiography was not meant to harm individuals. “I’ve not written this book to damage reputations in any way whatsoever.” “That doesn’t reflect my character as a human being.” “This is real life. It has repercussions. It isn’t a drama.” She also commented on how women’s football has entered a space that has become “almost like performance,” where private matters are analyzed in detail for people’s enjoyment. Relationship with Wiegman Earps mentioned being replaced as the starting goalkeeper before the European Championship and how that strained her relationship with Wiegman. She stated it was “not a sudden deterioration” in their connection—just a difference of perspectives—and she continues to admire the coach. “Certain events that took place at that time that I wish had happened differently,” Earps added. Individual Difficulties In her book, Earps discussed openly the harassment she endured at in her younger years, describing it as a “extremely difficult” part to revisit because it brought back past pain. “I didn’t stand up back then.” “I just assumed that people didn’t like me for most of my life.” “I was conditioned to feel like nobody really cares.” These sentiments led to anxiety episodes, and Earps shared she faced challenges with self-perception and resorted to drinking during the Covid pandemic to handle emotional difficulties. Private Matters and Aspirations Earps recently shared that she is in a same-sex relationship and expressed pride about her partnership. She also mentioned her wish to have children and revealed she has frozen her eggs for potential family planning. “I deeply desire to be a mother and have a family,” Earps stated. “I enjoy my football career, but I wish to have a child at a later stage.” Earps characterized the fertility process as “intense and intrusive” and pushed for more research tailored to players undergoing comparable treatments. Throughout the interview, Earps maintained that she has no regrets about her career or individual actions, highlighting that she always acted with integrity.