Nathan Cleary has come to the defence of the Matildas and partner Mary Fowler after an on-air trolling from Marty Sheargold about Australia's national women's football team.
Former Matildas striker Sarah Walsh says the backlash to Marty Sheargold’s comments about the national team are proof societal views on women’s sport have shifted dramatically.
The Matildas will open their 2026 Women’s Asian Cup campaign in Perth, with Optus Stadium earning the honour of hosting the opening ceremony of the tournament.
Perth Wildcats champion Greg Hire has called on men to be better in holding each other to account, as he slammed ‘disgraceful’ comments made by Marty Sheargold about the Matildas.
Matildas players and their union have shared their outrage at radio host Marty Sheargold after he said he would rather have a nail hammered into his genitals than watch the side play.
Football Australia and interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni have delivered a strong riposte to radio host Marty Sheargold, strongly condemning the Triple M presenter’s anti-Matildas and women’s football tirade.