Overview
- Radio host and comedian Marty Sheargold made highly offensive comments about Australia's women's soccer team, the Matildas, during a live broadcast.
- Sheargold's remarks included dismissive and vulgar statements about the players and their performances in the SheBelieves Cup, sparking widespread criticism.
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese publicly condemned the comments as 'shocking' and 'unacceptable,' emphasizing the need for respect in sports discourse.
- Sheargold's employer, Triple M, terminated his contract following the incident, and he issued an apology acknowledging the hurt caused by his words.
- The Australian Football Federation and players like Alex Chidiac and Clare Wheeler highlighted the damaging impact of such comments on the sport and society.