Matildas captain Sam Kerr found not guilty of racist slur
The jury was unanimous, but the judge said the soccer star’s behaviour “contributed significantly to the bringing of this allegation”.
Not guilty - but how will Sam Kerr trial affect her career?
Sam Kerr may have walked free from court after being found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment but is that the end of the story for one of women's football's most high profile players?
Sponsors make call on Sam Kerr partnership amid big hint about Matildas captaincy decision
Sam Kerr's sponsors are reportedly sticking by the Aussie football star in a huge boost after her not guilty verdict. But former Matildas player Elissia Carnavas has suggested it might be best for all parties if Kerr decides to relinquish the captaincy rather than having it taken away by Football Australia.
Matildas captain Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially abusing police officer
Matildas captain Sam Kerr says she’s looking forward to putting a challenging period behind her, after she was found not guilty of racially harassing a London policeman. The 31-year old insists she did not intend to insult or harm anyone when she called the officer "stupid and white".
Sam Kerr ‘not guilty’ but Matildas’ captaincy future unclear
The Football Australia hierarchy is yet to decide whether or not Sam Kerr will keep the Australian captaincy after a UK court found her not guilty of racially harassing and insulting a white police officer.
Matildas star becomes first teammate to address Sam Kerr captaincy
The first Matildas player to speak openly about Sam Kerr’s position in the team has said the Matildas are all standing with their leader.
Sam Kerr facing Matildas captaincy call and $3m fallout after verdict handed down in trial
As well as a $1.5 million contract with Chelsea, Kerr also has a $1 million endorsement deal with Nike and a partnership with MasterCard worth a reported $600,000 per year. Tellingly, Judge Peter Lodder made a pointed comment on Kerr’s behaviour when her lawyer raised the subject of costs after the verdict.
Football Australia backs Sam Kerr amid calls to strip her of captaincy
Football Australia said on Wednesday it looked forward to Sam Kerr's return to the pitch after the national women's captain was found not guilty of racial abuse.
Football Australia 'will reflect' with Sam Kerr after not guilty verdict
Football Australia has said it "will reflect" with Sam Kerr after she was found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment by calling a police officer "stupid and white".
Matildas great Lisa De Vanna unloads over Sam Kerr treatment
Former star striker Lisa De Vanna has launched a tirade at Football Australia over its handling of Sam Kerr’s court case.
Matildas skipper Sam Kerr waits after jury is sent out
A jury has been sent out to consider their verdict in the trial of Sam Kerr in London. The star of the Australia women's ...
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Sam Kerr criminal trial, explained: What Matildas and Chelsea star said to police
Matildas and Chelsea star Sam Kerr is currently facing a criminal trial after an alleged incident with a police officer in January 2024. The football icon is appearing before a jury at Kingston ...
Aussie soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty in racially aggravated harassment trial over calling cop ‘stupid and white’
The judge cautioned Kerr that “her own behaviour” in the police station had contributed to the case being brought in the first place.
Sam Kerr verdict: what it means for law in the UK and the star athlete’s soccer career
The fallout from Sam Kerr’s UK court case, for racially aggravated harassment of a police officer, could have far-reaching ...
Why the battle has only just begun for Sam Kerr
Having left court on Tuesday in London after being found not guilty, Sam Kerr is about to meet a new set of challenges.
How Sam Kerr’s return from ACL injury, court case drama will shake up the Matildas
Court case aside there is plenty of talk that Sam Kerr’s return to the football field is not far off and Michelle Heyman is ...