Australian football star Sam Kerr faces allegations of racially harassing a UK police officer during an altercation over a taxi fare in Twickenham, London, in January 2023.
The incident reportedly involved Kerr calling the officer a “stupid white bastard,” which her legal team denies. Instead, Kerr claims she referred to the officer as a “stupid white cop.” Politicians in Australia, including WA Premier Roger Cook and NSW Premier Chris Minns, defended Kerr, asserting that the alleged slur was not racist. Kerr, who plays for Chelsea FC, is scheduled to face a criminal trial in February 2025 for using insulting or abusive words to cause distress.
Her lawyers plan to challenge the charges, citing an abuse of process due to the delay in police action. Football Australia issued a statement expressing awareness of the legal proceedings and stating their focus on supporting players both on and off the field. The allegations have surprised football officials worldwide, including Football Australia boss James Johnson and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson, who pledged to monitor the situation closely.
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