Sam Kerr to keep Captain Matildas and add the team to Sydney

Sam Kerr will not face further actions for his meeting with the London police, with the star of Matildas to remain as captain of the national team after being transported in front of the Board of Football Australia.

Kerr is also ready to join his teammates in Sydney this week for the first time since he suffered an ACL injury more than a year ago, having been granted his leave by his Club Chelsea to continue his rehabilitation with the Matilda.

Kerr and Fa released a joint statement on Monday morning, in which the 31 -year -old expressed “sincere regret” For his actions on an evening outside in January 2023in which she was involved in a drunk dispute with a taxi driver and subsequently accused of raid abuses aggravated against a police officer, who called “stupid and white”.

While she was Found not guilty after a seven -day test Which ended at the beginning of this year, there were requests to undress of Kerr of the captain of the Matilda as punishment for having brought the team and sport in discretion – but after a meeting between the Council of Fa and Kerr, a review of the “complete context” of the events that took place and with the contribution sought by various stakeholrs, Fa decided not to be unchanged.

The declaration states that Kerr’s behavior had “implications” in relation to the Code of Conduct of Fa, but stopped saying that he had actually violated him.

“I want to express my sincere regret for the way the events took place,” said Kerr.

“It was an incredibly difficult period for me, my family, my club, my teammates and above all for fans whose support means so much for us.

“I recognize that leadership means being aware of our actions both inside and outside the field. I am proud of the matilda, of the role I played as a member of that team and everything we represent and I am committed to learning from this experience.