Football Australia expressed its strong disapproval of remarks made by Triple M radio host Marty Sheargold regarding the Matildas, criticizing them as unacceptable and misogynistic. The organization highlighted the damaging nature of such comments, which underplay the significant contributions of the women's team to Australian culture and sport. They stressed the importance of treating female athletes with equal respect and professionalism as their male counterparts. The incident serves as a reminder for media figures to engage constructively in discussions concerning women's sports, to positively influence public perception and societal values toward women in athletics.
"Such remarks not only diminish the extraordinary achievements and contributions of our women's national football team but also fail to recognise the profound impact they have had on Australian sport and society."
"All female athletes deserve to be covered with the same level of professionalism and respect afforded to their male counterparts."
"This incident is a stark reminder of the responsibility media outlets and personalities have in fostering respectful and constructive discussions about women's sport and its participants."
"I heard this on the radio yesterday in prime time... all I could think about was the young girls sitting in the car with their parents... I’m sure many of them would have been hurt and confused."
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