Never before has a standing Australian captain been charged with an alleged criminal offence, and Football Australia’s response could spark a player revolt. JAMIE PANDARAM investigates FA’s options.
Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has moved to have the charge of racially abusing a London police officer thrown out of court as Football Australia confirmed it had asked for a please explain.
As questions are asked why Sam Kerr didn’t tell anyone about police charges in the UK it’s emerged the Matildas captain may already be in breach of Football Australia’s national code of conduct.
The Prime Minister has leapt to the defence of Matildas star Sam Kerr in the wake of allegations she racially abused a cop.
Robbie Slater hasn’t been quick to call the Matildas contenders for the World Cup title. Their recent run of form isn’t the only thing that’s changed his mind.
Anthony Albanese has signalled Aussies could soon be gifted with a new public holiday should one thing go to plan.
A Sam Kerr goal in the Matildas’ World Cup opener won’t only be a win for the team on the night. It could just set her up for life.
The Matildas will have the support of the entire nation as the World Cup kicks off on home soil. We’ve tracked the junior steps of all 23 squad members wearing the green and gold.
Sad observations have been made just a few kilometres from where the biggest sporting event on Australia’s calendar since the Olympics will unfold.
The biggest month in Australian football history starts tomorrow, but as ADAM PEACOCK writes, Sam Kerr and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson are playing it cool and calm.
The Matildas believe they can win the World Cup, but their first task is to beat Ireland in an early ‘final’.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino isn’t interested in the Matildas’ call for equal prizemoney at the men’s and women’s World Cups.
Four years ago a teenage Mary Fowler warmed a bench at the World Cup. Now, can she form a star partnership with captain Sam Kerr that can unlock Australia’s World Cup hopes?
Matildas fans have been holding their breath for news of Australia’s utility-weapon Tameka Yallop. The veteran was back on the training paddock for the team’s World Cup preparations this morning.
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