Matildas bombshell as Sam Kerr finally learns fate

Injured captain Sam Kerr will make a stunning return to the Matildas setup this week, after being cleared by Football Australia following the end of her London court case last month.The 31-year-old was cleared of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer but it remained to be seen if she would retain a leadership role with the national team.In a lengthy statement on Monday, FA said it had concluded Kerr’s “professional and sincere acceptance of responsibility ... warranted no further action”.Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “I want to express my sincere regret for how events unfolded,” Kerr said.“It was an incredibly difficult period for me, my family, my club, my teammates, and especially for the fans whose support means so much to us.“I recognise that leadership means being mindful of our actions both on and off the pitch. I’m proud of the Matildas, the role I have played as a member of that team, and everything we stand for, and I’m committed to learning fro...