EXPLAINED: 12 - The Real Truth

Chelsea handed boost after Sonia Bompastor gives Sam Kerr injury update

Chelsea’s star striker is nearing a return to action after being sidelined for over a year

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Kerr in 'really good place' but no date yet for return

Sam Kerr's return to soccer is still unclear but her boss at Chelsea says the Matildas captain is progressing really well after her injury and courtroom dramas.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

Kerr captaincy discussion 'irrelevant' for Sermanni

Tom Sermanni insists discussions surrounding whether Sam Kerr will retain the Matildas captaincy is "irrelevant" as he may not be around when she returns.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Kerr won't be disciplined by Chelsea after court case

Chelsea won't be disciplining Sam Kerr now her court case is over, with manager Sonia Bompastor offering her a glowing message of support.

AAP · Feb 13, 2025

Morning Mail: Trump says Putin agreed to peace talks, wealth gap widens, AI helps find rare bird

US president says he and Russian leader spoke by phone and teams will start negotiations ‘immediately’; report reveals Australia’s growing social divide

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2025

Minister says pair of Sydney nurses unable to practise nationwide – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2025

CPS decision to charge Sam Kerr was attack on free speech, says lawyer

Exclusive: Geoffrey Robertson KC calls for investigation into prosecutors’ handling of case against footballer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

Mapi León incident shows women’s football needs to protect its players

The fallout from Spain’s Liga F game at the weekend led to Daniela Caracas suffering horrendous online abuse

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

As any woman in the back of a locked taxi knows, Sam Kerr should never have been brought to court

The Matildas and Chelsea forward won’t be proud of the footage of her in a police station. But her acquittal underlines that the charges and court battle that followed were a waste of time and money

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

Captaincy call looms as FA vow to support Sam Kerr

After Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment, Football Australia are yet to indicate whether she will remain Matildas captain.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025