Chelsea striker and captain of the Australian national team, Sam Kerr, faces charges of racially harassing a police officer, to which she has pleaded not guilty. The case will be heard in a four-day trial next February, following his appearance at Wimbledon Crown Court.
The incident, which occurred in Twickenham on January 30 the previous year, involved a police officer responding to a complaint relating to a dispute over a taxi. Kerr, aged 30, was charged on January 21 under section 4A of the Public Order Act.
The case comes as the striker is already out for the rest of the season, having suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a January training camp in Morocco. Since arriving at Chelsea midway through the 2019-20 season, Kerr has been a major asset to the team, contributing to four consecutive WSL titles and three consecutive FA Women’s Cup victories.
Her record also includes two Player of the Year titles awarded by FWA Women. Kerr, a true global star, was also the face of last year’s Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
The football community awaits with interest the progress of this trial, while Kerr’s sporting future and her impact on the women’s game remains subject to debate and reflection.
2024-03-05 08:33:20
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