Sam Kerr trial explained: A case about power, privilege and race

Sam Kerr trial explained: A case about power, privilege and race

A quick Google search will tell you a lot about Chelsea’s big-name striker Sam Kerr. Before the past couple of weeks, most of the online chatter was headlined on her sensational scoring prowess. A modern-day WSL megastar with celebrity status. Kerr, who has not played in over a year following an ACL injury, is one…

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Sam Kerr: Chelsea striker’s apology ‘enough’ and will face no disciplinary action says manager Bompastor

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor says striker Sam Kerr’s apology is enough and the club will not be taking disciplinary action following her court case. Kerr, who is currently out injured, was found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white” following an incident in Twickenham on January…

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Chelsea’s Sam Kerr cleared of racially aggravated harassment

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment after referring to a Metropolitan Police officer as “stupid and white.” A jury at Kingston Crown Court reached the verdict regarding the incident, which took place in Twickenham, South-West London, on January 30, 2023. Kerr, 31, claimed she was “antagonised” by officers…

Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racially aggravated harassment charge

Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racially aggravated harassment charge

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer following a week-long trial at Kingston Crown Court. The jury delivered their verdict on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 2pm, having retired to deliberate on Monday. Kerr, 31, had denied the charge, which alleged she called PC…

Sonia Bompastor: Chelsea coach provides Sam Kerr update amid court trial

Sonia Bompastor: Chelsea coach provides Sam Kerr update amid court trial

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has confirmed Sam Kerr is training away from the group this week while her trial for racially aggravated harassment is ongoing. The London club are in action on Wednesday evening as they take on West Ham in the semi-finals of the Subway League Cup. They will then host Everton on Sunday…

When Sam Kerr will return from ACL injury for Chelsea

When Sam Kerr will return from ACL injury for Chelsea

Chelsea were back in action on Sunday after the winter break, cruising past Championship opposition Charlton Athletic by a 4-0 score-line in the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup. Mayra Ramirez, Guro Reiten, Aggie Beever-Jones and Niamh Charles were all on the scoresheet, but Sonia Bompastor was still without a handful of key players….

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[Watch] Indian fan teases Sam Konstas with a Virat Kohli poster on Day 1 of BGT 2024-25 5th Test

Fans do not seem to have forgotten Virat Kohli’s shoulder barge with Sam Konstas and the following events. On the opening day (Friday, January 3) of the fifth Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 Test in Sydney, an Indian fan was seen teasing Konstas with a Virat Kohli poster in the crowd. A fan was seen…