Politicians Weigh in After Radio Host Sacked For Joking About the Quality of Woman’s Soccer

An Australian radio host was accused of going back to the ‘70s with his comments on women’s soccer.

Trinity Rodman (5) of Team United States controls the ball during the Women's Gold Medal match between Brazil and United States of America during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Aug. 10, 2024. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

An Australian radio presenter has been cut from his station after making remarks about the Australian women’s soccer side, with one minister saying he had taken the country back to the 1970s.

Former Triple M host Marty Sheargold sparked outrage during a radio broadcast on Feb. 24 when he likened the Matildas to “Year 10 girls” and dismissed women’s soccer altogether.