Football Australia has cleared Sam Kerr to retain her Matildas captaincy, opting against further sanctions over her verbal altercation with a London police officer. The board cited her sincere remorse and additional context not publicly known as key factors.
Kerr, currently recovering from a knee injury, has joined the training squad for April’s South Korea friendlies. While not yet cleared to play, her inclusion marks a step forward in her rehabilitation and potential return to international football.
FA chair Anter Isaac highlighted the importance of perspective in the board’s decision, while Kerr acknowledged the incident, calling it a difficult period. She expressed regret and reaffirmed her commitment to the Matildas’ values.
Despite no guarantee she’ll resume the captaincy, Kerr remains a respected team figure. Football Australia is now reviewing internal policies to prevent future incidents, while reaffirming support for Kerr’s return once fully fit
