Australian radio host axed after he compared women footballers to schoolgirls with ‘friendship issues’
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Radio host fired after comparing women footballers to schoolgirls ‘infighting’
- Australian radio host Marty Sheargold was fired after making disparaging remarks about the Matildas women's soccer team.
- He compared the team to schoolgirls with "infighting" and questioned why there was discussion about women's sports.
- His comments sparked outrage and were labeled as misogynistic and harmful to young girls.
- Sheargold apologized, acknowledging the seriousness of his remarks and the impact on the Matildas and his team.
- Triple M and Sheargold mutually agreed to part ways, with the station emphasizing its commitment to aligning programming with audience standards.