‘Disgusting’: Matildas apology sparks outrage
Four words used in the apology issued to Matildas players following radio host Marty Sheargold’s ugly comments have been torn to shreds.
Four words used in the apology issued to Matildas players following radio host Marty Sheargold’s ugly comments have been torn to shreds.
The Matildas aren’t being distracted from their task of beating Colombia despite “over the edge” comments made by a leading radio presenter.
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has hit back at ‘outrageous, unnecessary’ comments from radio star Marty Sheargold, suggesting that the comedian’s comments ‘crossed the line’.
Radio host Marty Sheargold may have apologised for appalling comments about the Matildas and women’s sport. But there is no fine line between comedy and disrespectful comments like this, writes Erin Smith.
Sam Kerr has been found not guilty in a London court but the fallout from revelations during the trial could yet be significant.
Sam Kerr has been found not guilty in a London court but the fallout from revelations during the trial could yet be significant.
In her first statement since a jury handed down its verdict in a racial harassment case, Sam Kerr maintained she did not intend to cause insult or harm.
A Matildas player has become the first of Sam Kerr’s teammates to speak out about the Chelsea striker’s position in the Australian team.
Matildas captain Sam Kerr was exposed just once during her racially aggravated harassment trial in which she was found not guilty.
Football Australia is set to sit down with star striker Sam Kerr after she was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a British police officer – with her Matildas captaincy on the line.
Sam Kerr is among the world’s best footballers but there is no excusing the behaviour that landed her in a London court. Football Australia must treat her the same way they would a misbehaving Socceroo, writes ERIN SMITH.
Despite the not guilty verdict overnight, Matildas star Sam Kerr has “shown us who she truly is” – and according to one vocal critic, there should be serious consequences.
Sam Kerr’s trial is finally over. Discover the twists and turns of the case and watch the full arrest video as seen by the London court where the Matildas star appeared.
Sam Kerr’s lawyers have slammed the behaviour of police towards the Matildas star who is accused of racially aggravated harassment as the jury deliberates.
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