Australian radio host and ‘Fisk’ star Marty Sheargold fired for tirade against national women’s soccer team

CNN — Australian radio host Marty Sheargold has been fired after going on a misogynistic rant about the country’s women’s soccer team. Marty Sheargold, pictured in his role as Ray Gruber in TV series "Fisk" ABC “Now I’m sorry to undermine the whole sport, but that’s what I think of it, so you can stick it up your arse.” Sheargold went on to say that he would rather mutilate himself than watch the team play in next year’s Asian Cup, which Australia will host. “Got any men’s sport?” added Sheargold, who is also a stand-up comedian and plays Ray Gruber in the TV legal comedy “Fisk.” His comments triggered widespread condemnation, including from Australian field hockey international Rosie Malone, who posted a clip of his rant on her Instagram account. “Such remarks not only diminish the extraordinary achievements and contributions of our women’s national football team but also fail to recognise the profound impact they have had on Australian sport and society.” “While we acknowledge the apologies issued by both Triple M and Marty Sheargold, this incident is a stark reminder of the responsibility media outlets and personalities have in fostering respectful and constructive discussions about women’s sport and its participants,” the statement continues. “I’d like to sincerely apologise to the Matildas and the broader organisation.” Southern Cross Austereo chief content officer Dave Cameron added that a new host would be announced “in due course.” “Southern Cross Austereo takes its responsibility to listeners, shareholders, and clients seriously and its programming should align with the standards and expectations of its audience,” Cameron said.