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 on the legal case that has rocked Australia 'I don't comment on legal matters before Australian courts, let alone other ones,' he said. Mr Albanese labelled Kerr a 'delight' and said she has done her country 'proud' 'It's definitely an open question,' said Foster when asked if she should be stripped of the Matildas captaincy.

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Sponsors make bold decision after Sam Kerr's legal saga - as ex-Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna accuses Football Australia of 'double standards'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sponsors make bold decision after Sam Kerr's legal saga - as ex-Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna accuses Football Australia of 'double standards'

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr's major sponsors - including Nike and Visa - are tipped to back the Matildas captain as she looks to desperately revive her public image following her legal saga in London. Sam Kerr's major sponsors - including Nike and Visa - are tipped to back the Matildas captain as she looks to revive her public image following her legal …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kerr has our full support, says Chelsea boss Hayes after police charge forward
1 year ago

Kerr has our full support, says Chelsea boss Hayes after police charge forward

The Hindu  

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has the Women’s Super League club’s “full support”, manager Emma Hayes said with the Australia captain set to face trial in the UK having been accused of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer last year. The club did not comment on Kerr’s case at the time but Hayes said she would be supported by her …

Soccer fans are left dumbfounded by a telling detail as Sam Kerr is charged with alleged racial harassment of a police officer
1 year ago

Soccer fans are left dumbfounded by a telling detail as Sam Kerr is charged with alleged racial harassment of a police officer

Daily Mail  

Football fans have been left scratching their heads about the timeline regarding Sam Kerr's alleged racial harassment of a police officer, with many wondering why the public didn't know about it sooner. The Matildas superstar pleaded not guilty after being charged with an alleged 'racially aggravated offence' against a police officer Some fans are curious about why the incident is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of opening two FIFA Women’s World Cup games with injury
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of opening two FIFA Women’s World Cup games with injury

The Hindu  

Sam Kerr has been ruled out of Australia’s opening two games of the Women’s World Cup in a major setback for the tournament co-hosts. The star striker picked up a calf muscle injury during practice on Wednesday and it was confirmed shortly before kickoff Thursday that she wouldn’t be able to play for the Matildas against Ireland at Stadium Australia …

Sam Kerr is OUT of Australia's first two matches of the World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

Sam Kerr is OUT of Australia's first two matches of the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Sam Kerr was seen in tears as her teammates ran out onto the pitch after the Matildas superstar was ruled out of Australia's opening World Cup game and their second group matches after sustaining a calf injury. Sam Kerr was seen in tears after being ruled out of Australia's first two World Cup matches Sam Kerr has been ruled out …

Sam Kerr may be about to kiss Perth Glory and the W-League goodbye for European football
5 years, 7 months ago

Sam Kerr may be about to kiss Perth Glory and the W-League goodbye for European football

ABC  

It is hard to quantify the impact Sam Kerr has on the Australian soccer landscape. Beyond the statistics — numbers which by themselves paint an impressive picture of a world class player at the peak of her powers — Kerr is also the talisman for the Matildas, the face of an international advertising campaign and a role model for aspiring …

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