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“Unacceptable” statements about the “Matildas” led to the dismissal of Marty Sheargold, who has already apologized.
Until the recent defeat of the Australian National Team before Japan, Marty Sheargold He was a radio host at Triple M, but “unacceptable” comments given by the 53 -year -old comedian caused him to be fired and withdrawn from the air.
Living live, Sheargold compared the ‘Matildas’ to “Girls U10”, in reference to alleged “internal fights and friendship problems” in the resort.
“I would rather stick a nail on the head of the penis” to see the team in next year’s Asian Cupconfessed the comedian. “Is there any sports of men?” Then, “Sorry for criticizing the whole sport, but that’s what I think.”
Matildas are currently competing in the Shebelieves Cup, for which they lost their first two games against Japan and the United States. “She Believes [Ela Acredita] What!? It’s good to believe… in men! ”Joked the comedian.
The body that governs Australian football, Football Australia, considered the statements “unacceptableAnd appealed that the media were more responsible for promoting respectful and constructive debates about women’s sport.
“Imagine listening to this on the radio while I take my daughter, who has the dream of playing in the national team, to training last night,” complained a user in X.
Imagine having this on the radio while driving my daughter with a dream to play for to her training last night. Luckily I’d never listen to Triple M & that absolute no-talent Marty Sheargold. Imbecile has no idea their impact on girls’ soccer.
— Matthew Zammit (@matthewjzammit)
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), a mother company of Triple M, which broadcast the comments live, announced the “Mutual separation” with Sheargold. Dave Cameron, content director, ensured that the company will reflect and review its processes. Sheargold, who this Wednesday apologized for his comments, recognized the gravity of his words and lamented the succeeded.
The Australian women’s team, known as the ‘Matildas’, has achieved success in international football, having reached the 2023 female world championship semi-finals. The team also won the Oceania Cup three times and will be the host of the Cup AFC Female Asian in 2026.
