Sam Kerr, the star of the Matildas, faces a five-day trial in London for allegedly causing criminal damage to a taxi and using racist language towards a police officer. The trial has significant implications for her career, as the maximum sentence is six months in prison and her captaincy is under scrutiny.
Kerr officer challenged over motives | 01:50The date is August 20, 2023, and Sam Kerr is the biggest superstar in Australian sport.
It is this picture that makes Sam Kerr’s five-day trial at Kingston Crown Court in London so much more significant than the potential threat of six months imprisonment. Sam Kerr is congratulated by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo by Mark Metcalfe - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images.Source: News Corp Australia
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