Sam Kerr sends Olympic Games message to Matildas ahead of opening match against Germany... but it all goes terribly wrong for the Aussies in Marseille
8 months ago

Sam Kerr sends Olympic Games message to Matildas ahead of opening match against Germany... but it all goes terribly wrong for the Aussies in Marseille

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr threw her support behind the Matildas, with the Australia superstar watching from afar as Tony Gustavsson's side got their Olympic Games journey under way on Thursday. But it was a bad start to the Games for Tony Gustavsson's side as they fell behind in the first half, with Marina Hegering powering a bullet header past Mackenzie Arnold and into the back of the net. Jule Brand was then rewarded for her brilliance by tapping home four minutes later after a fine team move, starting from goalie Berger, shredded the green-and-gold defence. Sam Kerr has sent her well wishes to the Matildas ahead of their first Olympics match It was a bad start for the Aussies as they fell behind to Germany in the first half in Marseille

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Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni calls discussions about Sam Kerr's captaincy future 'irrelevant'
1 month, 1 week ago

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni calls discussions about Sam Kerr's captaincy future 'irrelevant'

ABC  

Everyone is talking about Sam Kerr — except, seemingly the Matildas themselves. Interim coach Tom Sermanni, speaking for the first time since Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment in the UK last week, says he and the playing group haven't formally discussed Kerr's situation. Sermanni insists whether Kerr retains the captaincy is "irrelevant", given he may not …

Why captain Sam Kerr won't be playing for Matildas in upcoming SheBelieves tournament in the US
1 month, 1 week ago

Why captain Sam Kerr won't be playing for Matildas in upcoming SheBelieves tournament in the US

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr won't play for the Matildas in the upcoming SheBelieves Cup in the US - but it isn't due to her recent court case. Kerr, 31, was found not guilty of racially aggravated abuse after calling a police officer ‘stupid and white’ during a heated row at a London police station in January of 2023. Australia's best ever female …

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr, one of the world’s top female soccer players, was found not guilty on Tuesday of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. “Following today’s not guilty verdict, I can finally put this challenging period behind me,” Kerr said in a statement posted on Instagram. “While I apologize for expressing myself poorly on what was a traumatic evening, I …

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer

Associated Press  

Sam Kerr, one of the world’s top female soccer players, was found not guilty Tuesday of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. Kerr, a striker for Australia and for English club Chelsea, accepted she called Police Constable Stephen Lovell “stupid and white” during a heated exchange at a police station after a night out in London in January 2023, …

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer

CNN  

AP — Sam Kerr, one of the world’s top female soccer players, was found not guilty Tuesday of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. “Following today’s not guilty verdict, I can finally put this challenging period behind me,” Kerr said in a statement posted on Instagram. “While I apologize for expressing myself poorly on what was a traumatic evening, …

Sam Kerr is 'shy' and 'level-headed' off the pitch, friends tell racial harassment trial
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sam Kerr is 'shy' and 'level-headed' off the pitch, friends tell racial harassment trial

ABC  

Sam Kerr is a "shy" and "reserved" person away from the spotlight, friends of the footballer accused of racially aggravated harassment have told court. Defending her comments at Metropolitan Police Constable Stephen Lovell, Ms Kerr told the court she became "very angry" and had felt the officer was treating her differently due to the colour of her skin. On day …

Sam Kerr felt police treatment was different due to her skin colour, court hears
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Kerr felt police treatment was different due to her skin colour, court hears

ABC  

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr has told a London court she called a police officer "stupid and white" because she felt she was being treated differently because of her skin colour by a person in a position of power, but said she didn't mean to harass him. In the body-worn camera, PC Lovell can be heard questioning Ms Kerr as …

Sam Kerr's Matildas captaincy decision to be made after trial, says Football Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sam Kerr's Matildas captaincy decision to be made after trial, says Football Australia

ABC  

Football Australia has refused to speculate on Sam Kerr's playing future in the aftermath of the injured Matildas captain's court case. The Matildas will host South Korea at Sydney Football Stadium on April 4 and at Hunter Stadium three days later in the lead-up to the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. Provided there are no setbacks with her return at …

Sam Kerr shares a heartwarming throwback photo for her 31st birthday - but can you tell which Matildas teammate she is with?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Kerr shares a heartwarming throwback photo for her 31st birthday - but can you tell which Matildas teammate she is with?

Daily Mail  

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr celebrated her 31st birthday on Tuesday - and there were plenty of well-wishes from a number of high-profile teammates. The setback saw Kerr miss the rest of the Women's Super League season with the Blues - as well as the Olympics in Paris, where the goal poacher was sorely missed by Aussie fans. Sam Kerr and …

Injured Matildas superstar Sam Kerr sets the record straight on SHOCK rumour
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Injured Matildas superstar Sam Kerr sets the record straight on SHOCK rumour

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr has quashed a rumour about her return to football, with the Matildas superstar indicating that she is not in any rush to return to the field from her ACL injury. The 30-year-old Chelsea striker ruptured her ACL while on a training camp in Morocco in early January and is still on the sidelines just days before the new …

See how Sam Kerr will play will play huge role in deciding next Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's Olympic Games disaster
7 months, 2 weeks ago

See how Sam Kerr will play will play huge role in deciding next Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's Olympic Games disaster

Daily Mail  

Matildas players, including injured captain Sam Kerr, will be consulted by Football Australia in the crucial search for the team's next coach. Two weeks after Tony Gustavsson's departure, FA has started the recruitment process for the coach to lead Australia through the next cycle, including the home 2026 Asian Cup, the 2027 Women's World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Sam Kerr …

See the Sam Kerr sledge that came back to haunt the Matildas in their horror Paris Olympics loss
8 months ago

See the Sam Kerr sledge that came back to haunt the Matildas in their horror Paris Olympics loss

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's words have come back to haunt her, after the injured Matildas skipper sledged the USA football side for the same reason Australia got flogged by Germany at the Paris Olympics. The comments came in the ill-fated Netflix documentary series 'Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team'. The documentary series ran anyway, and Kerr took the opportunity to …

Australia vs Germany: Matildas fans descend on Marseille ahead of women's team's Olympic Games opening match
8 months ago

Australia vs Germany: Matildas fans descend on Marseille ahead of women's team's Olympic Games opening match

Daily Mail  

Matildas fans have travelled in force to throw their support behind Tony Gustavsson's side ahead of their Olympic Games campaign. Still buoyed by the women's team's heroics at the FIFA World Cup last year, there are high hopes that the Aussies can medal in Paris, with their journey starting on Thursday evening local time against Germany. Matildas fans have descended …

Soccer legend says the Matildas are NO CHANCE of grabbing gold at the Paris Olympics
8 months ago

Soccer legend says the Matildas are NO CHANCE of grabbing gold at the Paris Olympics

Daily Mail  

Soccer legend Julie Foudy has controversially declared the Matildas won't win a medal at the Paris Olympics. Foudy doesn't believe the Matildas will be able to overcome the absence of superstar striker Sam Kerr. Caitlin Foord coming off an injury and Katrina Gorry in the midfield coming off an injury,' Foudy told News Corp. 'I worry they don't have the …

Matildas gamble on two big names in Olympics squad - with eight of the team set to break a record as one fan favourite misses out
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas gamble on two big names in Olympics squad - with eight of the team set to break a record as one fan favourite misses out

Daily Mail  

First match against Germany on July 25 Coach Tony Gustavsson has gambled on the fitness of Caitlin Foord and Katrina Gorry, naming the injured duo in his squad for the Matildas' Olympics campaign. Katrina Gorry's serious ankle injury hasn't kept her out of the team to play in Paris Selectors also gave Caitlin Foord time to prove her fitness after …

How will a Sam Kerr-less Matildas tackle their 'group of death' at the Paris Olympic Games?
10 months ago

How will a Sam Kerr-less Matildas tackle their 'group of death' at the Paris Olympic Games?

ABC  

Thus spoke Football Australia. After five months of distended speculation over the status of Sam Kerr, whose January ACL tear seemed to all but eliminate her from Olympic contention, Australian football's governing body has finally confirmed that the Matildas striker will have to miss yet another major football tournament through injury. We all remember that old self: the one that …

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury
10 months ago

The Matildas finally come clean on whether Sam Kerr will play at the Olympics after skipper's horror knee injury

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's Olympics dream is officially over after she was officially ruled out of playing in the Paris Games. However, influential defender Clare Hunt has overcome injury and returns to a Matildas squad still without Katrina Gorry, who remains a chance of making the team for the looming Olympics. Sam Kerr's horror year just got worse with the news that …

Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Paris Olympic Games because of ACL injury
10 months ago

Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Paris Olympic Games because of ACL injury

ABC  

In short: Football Australia has confirmed an ongoing ACL injury will keep Matildas star Sam Kerr out of the squad for the Paris Olympics. Football Australia has confirmed an ongoing ACL injury will keep Matildas star Sam Kerr out of the squad for the Paris Olympics. Sam Kerr has officially been ruled out of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Football …

Australia’s Sam Kerr ruled out of Paris Olympics 2024 with ACL injury
10 months ago

Australia’s Sam Kerr ruled out of Paris Olympics 2024 with ACL injury

Al Jazeera  

Kerr’s omission from the Olympics squad due to injury is a big blow to Australia’s gold medal chances at Paris 2024. “Attacker Amy Sayer and forward Sam Kerr remain on the sidelines with long-term injuries,” the squad announcement said, mentioning the duo’s knee injuries. “Kerr and Sayer will continue their rehabilitation programs in their home club environments and subsequently will …

Sam Kerr reveals what she'll do when she quits playing, the job she'd love if she wasn't a soccer superstar - and her chances of playing at the Olympics
11 months ago

Sam Kerr reveals what she'll do when she quits playing, the job she'd love if she wasn't a soccer superstar - and her chances of playing at the Olympics

Daily Mail  

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr is refusing to believe her Olympic dream is completely dead - but if she can't play on the pitch, she may still have a very important role to play off it. Sam Kerr is the Matildas captain and leading striker, but is almost certain to miss out on the Paris Olympics through injury Kerrs loves the …

The contenders to replace Sam Kerr as the focal point of the Matildas attack at the Paris Olympics - and why it might NOT be World Cup hero Mary Fowler
11 months, 1 week ago

The contenders to replace Sam Kerr as the focal point of the Matildas attack at the Paris Olympics - and why it might NOT be World Cup hero Mary Fowler

Daily Mail  

The days are ticking down until the Paris Olympics and the Matildas have already stamped their passport with qualification to the main draw. Matildas captain and striker Sam Kerr has been cut down with an ACL injury and is unavailable for the Paris Olympics It has left Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson in a quandary on who to replace her with …

Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold opens up about Sam Kerr's state of mind as she faces bombshell racial harassment scandal
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold opens up about Sam Kerr's state of mind as she faces bombshell racial harassment scandal

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr is 'in high spirits' according to Mackenzie Arnold as the Matildas gather for their first match since charges were laid against their talisman and captain. Mackenzie Arnold says injured striker Sam Kerr is not bothered by her upcoming criminal trial for allegedly racially abusing a police officer The incident took place a day after Kerr scored a hat-trick …

Australian Olympic chiefs would have final say on Kerr playing in Paris
1 year ago

Australian Olympic chiefs would have final say on Kerr playing in Paris

The Hindu  

Australia’s Chef de Mission for the Paris Olympics Anna Meares said on Thursday that the Australian Olympic Committee would have the final say on whether Sam Kerr will be able to represent her country at this year’s Summer Games. Australia have already qualified for the women’s soccer tournament in Paris and Kerr would in normal circumstances be the first name …

Sam Kerr receives support from the most unlikely source: 'She has done Australia proud'
1 year ago

Sam Kerr receives support from the most unlikely source: 'She has done Australia proud'

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr has been labelled a 'delight' by Anthony Albanese, with Australia's prime minister sharing his thoughts on the court case that has rocked the nation. Kerr, of course, was Australia's flag bearer at King Charles's coronation last year, where the prime minister met her. Sam Kerr has received support from the Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared his thoughts …

Stunned Matildas coach reveals superstar player Sam Kerr kept her criminal charge a SECRET from the team and Football Australia as he breaks his silence on the scandal
1 year ago

Stunned Matildas coach reveals superstar player Sam Kerr kept her criminal charge a SECRET from the team and Football Australia as he breaks his silence on the scandal

Daily Mail  

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has revealed Sam Kerr did not tell him she will face a criminal trial in England because the superstar striker had kept her racial harassment charge and court appearance a secret. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says he was “surprised” to hear captain Sam Kerr was charged with the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in …

Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr ruled out of 2024 Paris Olympics by her father
1 year ago

Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr ruled out of 2024 Paris Olympics by her father

ABC  

In short: Sam Kerr is recovering from a ruptured ACL and will not play for the Matildas in this year's Paris Olympics, her father says. Sam Kerr is recovering from a ruptured ACL and will not play for the Matildas in this year's Paris Olympics, her father says. The father of Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has said she is "definitely" …

How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world
1 year ago

How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world

ABC  

In short: Stand-in Matildas captain Steph Catley says Sam Kerr has been frequently in touch with advice while out with injury Stand-in Matildas captain Steph Catley says Sam Kerr has been frequently in touch with advice while out with injury Catley is attempting to lead the Matildas to Olympic qualification without the team's star striker, who injured her ACL in …

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr undergoes surgery on ACL injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr undergoes surgery on ACL injury

ABC  

Sam Kerr has undergone surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament injury that has dashed her Olympic dream with the Matildas. Key points: Sam Kerr had surgery on her ACL injury in the UK on Thursday Chelsea boss Emma Hayes said the injury was due to a "simple and innocuous" movement Hayes said it was not the time to discuss Kerr's …

Doctor explains how Sam Kerr could still play for the Matildas at the Olympics even if her horror knee injury isn't healed
1 year, 2 months ago

Doctor explains how Sam Kerr could still play for the Matildas at the Olympics even if her horror knee injury isn't healed

Daily Mail  

There is no chance injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr will able to play at the Paris Olympics after a horror ACL injury, but there is a still an outside chance she could help win the gold medal for her country. Kerr has been ruled out of the Paris Olympics after suffering what the Matildas called an ACL rupture in training …

Bitter injury blow for Sam Kerr as she's ruled out of Matildas matches after four more Aussie stars were forced to pull out
1 year, 3 months ago

Bitter injury blow for Sam Kerr as she's ruled out of Matildas matches after four more Aussie stars were forced to pull out

Daily Mail  

Matildas captain Sam Kerr will miss the two friendly matches against Olympic champions Canada due to a foot injury in the latest injury setback for coach Tony Gustavsson. 'We can today confirm that Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will not feature in Australia's forthcoming international fixtures and will remain with the club for treatment on a foot injury,' Chelsea said in …

The beauty of freedom: Aussies celebrate with fans with Sam Kerr even taking off her jersey - while the Iranians struggle in head-to-toe coverings because of hardline dress code laws made by their mal
1 year, 5 months ago

The beauty of freedom: Aussies celebrate with fans with Sam Kerr even taking off her jersey - while the Iranians struggle in head-to-toe coverings because of hardline dress code laws made by their mal

Daily Mail  

Super sub Sam Kerr has come off the bench to score the clincher in front of her hometown fans in the Matildas' rusty 2-0 Olympic qualifier win over Iran in Perth. In front of 18,798 fans at HBF Park on Thursday night, Ellie Carpenter opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Kerr sealed the deal with her 78th-minute tap-in. …

Australia coach Gustavsson to take care with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia coach Gustavsson to take care with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson says he will be careful not to overload star striker Sam Kerr as the Matildas look to book their spot at the Paris Olympics. With Kerr still rebuilding fitness after a calf injury at the home World Cup, Gustavsson said she would be treated with care. “I think all of us would love to play Sam …

Matildas' World Cup semifinal loss to England was not about the finish, but the run towards it
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas' World Cup semifinal loss to England was not about the finish, but the run towards it

ABC  

Sam Kerr didn't know what she was going to do when she turned her body towards the empty grass and started to run. Sam Kerr's absence from most of the World Cup made the anticipation of her start against England even greater. This was meant to be Sam Kerr's World Cup, but she had spent most of the past two …

Sam Kerr scores but Australia loses to England and falls short of Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr scores but Australia loses to England and falls short of Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — It took fives games and 62 minutes for Sam Kerr to finally make her mark on the Women’s World Cup. “After we scored, it felt like it would have been a great match to watch, actually.” Fans at the Big Penny Social in London cheered as their team advanced to its first Women’s World Cup final with a …

Sam Kerr lashes in one of the World Cup's best goals with 25-metre wonder strike from outside the box - as Premier League legend brands her 'the best in the world'
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr lashes in one of the World Cup's best goals with 25-metre wonder strike from outside the box - as Premier League legend brands her 'the best in the world'

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr scored an absolute stunner to keep Australia's World Cup hopes alive as the Matildas drew level in the semi-final against England. With Lionesses defence backpedaling, the Chelsea forward gained possession into England's half and ran at Millie Bright before unleashing a pile driver from 25metres out which swerved and dipped past Mary Earps. Best in the world,' former …

Angry Matildas fans blast 'cowardly' Lionesses' aggressive approach in World Cup semi-final as they accuse England of 'being out for Sam Kerr'
1 year, 7 months ago

Angry Matildas fans blast 'cowardly' Lionesses' aggressive approach in World Cup semi-final as they accuse England of 'being out for Sam Kerr'

Daily Mail  

Australia fans were up in arms at England's aggressive approach in the Women's World Cup semi-final. Australian fans were up in arms at England's aggressive approach in the World Cup semi-final Matildas skipper Sam Kerr was on the end of some bruising treatment from England Unsurprisingly, the physical approach did not please Matildas fans, who took to social media to …

Sam Kerr to start for Australia in Women’s World Cup semifinal against England
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr to start for Australia in Women’s World Cup semifinal against England

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Star striker Sam Kerr was in Australia’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s semifinal match against England at the Women’s World Cup. She played a small role in the round of 16 win over Denmark and declared herself fit to start ahead of Australia’s quarterfinal match against France, but was instead on the bench. She went on early in the …

Australia is having a moment — will Sam Kerr finally get hers against England?
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia is having a moment — will Sam Kerr finally get hers against England?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With the Matildas enjoying their moment as Australia is gripped by World …

Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr is a household name, but here's your pocket guide to the entire Matildas squad
1 year, 7 months ago

Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr is a household name, but here's your pocket guide to the entire Matildas squad

ABC  

The Matildas have gone from strength to strength in the FIFA Women's World Cup. Melbourne, Victoria Current club: Arsenal FC Steph Catley is an old hand on the Matildas squad, playing for Australia in three FIFA Women's World Cups and two Olympics. Blacktown, NSW Current club: Leicester City In 2015, a teenage Courtney Nevin travelled to Canada to watch the …

Women’s World Cup: Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away
1 year, 7 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away

CNN  

Sydney CNN — A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe delays stranded thousands on train platforms at Stadium Australia after the nation’s disappointing 3-1 loss to England in the World Cup semifinal. “That’s what we call it.” Lucy, Davara, Skye, Harold and Ayva Marshall were sad to see the Matildas …

From partying in Ibiza to sharing the same changing rooms, trophies and even partners: The very close links between the Australian Matildas and England's Lionesses before crunch World Cup semi-final
1 year, 7 months ago

From partying in Ibiza to sharing the same changing rooms, trophies and even partners: The very close links between the Australian Matildas and England's Lionesses before crunch World Cup semi-final

Daily Mail  

It is the latest England-Australia rivalry to grip the world of sport - and should result in a fierce showdown in front of a crowd of 80,000 tomorrow. For instance, Australian star player Sam Kerr joined Chelsea in 2019 – alongside fellow teammates including England's Millie Bright, Fran Kirby, Jess Carter and the currently suspended Lauren James. High fliers: Sam …

Australia has captured its continent as it faces England for a spot in the Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia has captured its continent as it faces England for a spot in the Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Sam Kerr released her autobiography roughly three weeks before Australia’s national team opened the Women’s World Cup. With a win over England, Australia can advance to the final and try to become the only team other than the United States to win a Women’s World Cup on home soil. “The legacy that we wanted to leave throughout this …

Sam Kerr fan scores the star's jersey after the Matildas defeat France in Brisbane
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr fan scores the star's jersey after the Matildas defeat France in Brisbane

ABC  

It was a moment young Matildas fan Zara Borcak will never forget. Key points: Sam Kerr ripped off her jersey after the Matildas beat France in Brisbane Zara Borack was the lucky recipient Zara is also a striker and wants to follow in Kerr's footsteps Minutes after Australia's win over France in the World Cup quarter finals, the team's skipper …

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France
1 year, 7 months ago

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France

ABC  

The Matildas have made Australian sporting history and sent the country into ecstasy in the process. Key points: The Matildas defeated France on penalties Sam Kerr made an impact when she came on in the second half Coach Tony Gustavsson said he had faith that his side could get this far in the tournament But they are not done yet …

Sam Kerr finally reveals what Matildas’ plan for her injured calf was all along - as Tony Gustavsson explains why benching her vs France was the right call
1 year, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr finally reveals what Matildas’ plan for her injured calf was all along - as Tony Gustavsson explains why benching her vs France was the right call

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr is back. Neither Sam Kerr nor coach Tony Gustavsson answered that burning query after the captain played 65 minutes as a substitute and converted her spot-kick in the penalty shootout that secured quarter-final victory over France on Saturday. Sam Kerr rushes onto the pitch showing no calf concerns with Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley after …

Robbie Slater claims Sam Kerr MUST start against France as former Socceroos great warns Tony Gustavsson he 'may never forgive himself' if he benched Matildas star in World Cup quarter-final
1 year, 7 months ago

Robbie Slater claims Sam Kerr MUST start against France as former Socceroos great warns Tony Gustavsson he 'may never forgive himself' if he benched Matildas star in World Cup quarter-final

Daily Mail  

Robbie Slater has urged Tony Gustavsson to stick to his guns and start Sam Kerr in the World Cup quarter-final against France on Saturday. Robbie Slater has urged the Matildas to start Sam Kerr in the quarter-final against France Tony Gustavsson said on Friday that Kerr will star if she's deemed fit enough to do so Your browser does not …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson said he would have no hesitation bringing Sam Kerr back into his starting 11 for Saturday’s Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against France if she is cleared by the team’s medical staff. After sitting out three group matches with a calf injury, Australia’s talismanic captain came off the bench late in the 2-0 win over Denmark, raising …

The Sam Kerr mystery is over and Australia are World Cup contenders again
1 year, 7 months ago

The Sam Kerr mystery is over and Australia are World Cup contenders again

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kerr’s introduction came moments after Hayley Raso had sent the home crowd …

Australia reach World Cup quarter-finals as Kerr makes comeback
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia reach World Cup quarter-finals as Kerr makes comeback

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr came off the bench as Australia surged into the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Denmark in front of nearly 76,000 fans in Sydney on Monday. To cap a good night’s work for the Matildas, talismanic striker and captain Kerr came on with 10 minutes left to huge cheers for her first action of the …

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