Bitter falling out between Sam Kerr and Football Australia over allegation

The Sam Kerr saga has added an explosive chapter with a report claiming the star and Football Australia are in the midst of a bitter dispute.

The Sam Kerr saga has added another chapter.

After being initially blindsided by the charges laid against Kerr in the UK, Football Australia has come out in support of 30-year-old, hours after a bitter falling out between the two parties was revealed by Code Sports.

The show of support came after Football Australia boss James Johnson and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson confirmed they were unaware of the charge against Kerr until reports emerged early on Tuesday morning, more than a year after the incident first occurred.

“First time I ever heard about it was this morning,” Gustavsson said.

“I can make it very clear that today was the very first time I ever heard about it.”

The remarks led to widespread reports of Football Australia being blindsided by the Matildas captain.

It’s here where the fallout between Kerr’s camp and Football Australia lies, according to Code Sports.

Kerr’s camp is reportedly angry with FA because a “media maelstrom” has been fuelled by Johnson saying on Tuesday that he was “blindsided” by the news of her charge, and his comments and those of Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson “lacked the same empathy” that was shown by the player’s club coach, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes.

On the other hand the report claims those within Football Australia want answers as to why they were blindsided by the news while Kerr’s UK team Chelsea were informed.

“The belief from Kerr’s camp is Chelsea are her primary employers, therefore they were kept up to date on proceedings,” Todd Balym wrote.

A bitter fallout is reportedly looming between Kerr and Football Australia. (Photo by IZHAR KHAN / AFP)

While initially Kerr was accused of a “cover up” after failing to report the incident, public support swung in her favour after what she had allegedly said to the police officer came to light.

As the groundswell of public attention flooded in for the Matildas skipper, Football Australia issued a statement on Friday morning throwing their support behind Kerr.

“As CEO of Football Australia, I want to reaffirm our support for Sam Kerr amidst the current allegations. Sam has pleaded not guilty and her right to a fair and just legal process is important,” Johnson said in the statement.

“We trust the judicial system to handle this matter appropriately and urge respect for the legal proceedings.

“We are in touch with Sam and her team, and Football Australia is committed to supporting Sam throughout this process.”

Football Australia is backing in Sam Kerr. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Kerr is reportedly set to argue her case that she never referred to a police officer as a “stupid white bastard”.

It’s now being reported by The Australian that Kerr, 30, will argue she never called the officer in question a ‘bastard’.

The report notes that Kerr isn’t denying that she referred to the policeman as “white”, but will instead argue she said “stupid white cop”.

The incident allegedly occurred on January 30, 2023, just hours after Kerr scored an incredible hat-trick to propel Chelsea to a 3-2 FA Cup victory over Liverpool.

Kerr is said to have been sick in the back of a taxi after a night out when police were called to the dispute.

A hearing is scheduled for April 26 where Kerr’s legal team will apply to have the case dismissed on grounds of abuse of process.

The lengthy delay in charging Kerr was reportedly due to Crown Prosecution Service lawyers deciding what offence to prosecute her for.

Kerr was ultimately charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress to the male PC. She has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, Kerr could face a maximum sentence of two years’ imprisonment.