Sam Kerr
The man who brought down Lionel Messi now has Sam Kerr in his sights
Last November, Herve Renard’s game-changing team talk to Saudi Arabia’s men’s side went viral. Now he is steering France’s women’s team deep into the World Cup.
- by Emma Kemp
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The day the Matildas walked down Oxford St and went on strike
Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry and co downed tools in protest over $21,000 contracts, below Australia’s minimum wage, and refused to tour the US. It was a “watershed moment” for women’s sport.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘It’s scary’: Fit and fresh Kerr can take Matildas to next level, say teammates
We’ve seen how good Australia can be without their star striker ... so how good can they be with her? Caitlin Foord says it’s a frightening thought for opposition teams.
- by Vince Rugari
‘I got very nervous’: Slip aside, Kerr’s comeback was a risk worth taking
For a few scary moments on Monday night, the decision to send on the Matildas skipper looked like it had backfired – and coach Tony Gustavsson was worried.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas were under pressure – then Catley went down and everything changed
Australia needed a breather to reset against a dangerous Denmark side. Cue Steph Catley’s impeccably timed tumble and a pitchside meeting of the minds.
- by Emma Kemp
Matildas player ratings: How Australia fared in win over Denmark at Stadium Australia
Sam Kerr climbed off the bench to finally play, Caitlin Foord was the star of the show and Mary Fowler produced a moment for the ages. Here’s how the Matildas rated in Sydney.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Kerr returns as two beautiful goals propel magic Matildas into quarter-finals
Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso scored magnificent goals as Australia brushed past Denmark 2-0 to set up a quarter-final clash with either France or Morocco on Saturday night. Oh, yeah – Sam Kerr’s back, too.
- by Vince Rugari
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Five burning questions as the World Cup knockout round awaits the Matildas
The small matter of Sam Kerr (again), the potential for a penalty shootout and which Denmark star Australia will need to keep their eyes on.
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
Can the Matildas’ halo effect last after the World Cup?
Eli Mengem has documented soccer cultures around the globe for British media company Copa90. He believes the success of the Matildas could be a game-changer for soccer in Australia.
- by Calum Jaspan
Sam Kerr and Buddy Franklin had it, Israel Folau didn’t: The acquisition X-factor
What makes a marquee player worth the money?
- by Emma Kemp
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‘The world has seen what we can do’: Matildas prove it’s not Sam Kerr or bust
Sam Kerr appears to be on track for her long-awaited World Cup return - but even if she’s not fit to face Denmark, her Matildas teammates have shown their attack does not depend on her.
- by Vince Rugari