The Arsenal and England legend has called on the Australian government to match the public’s incredible enthusiasm for the Matildas with appropriate funding for football infrastructure.

“People must not get distracted by all this public holiday talk. Rather, hold the government to investing in a clear plan for football and infrastructure,” Wright said … “All I’m hearing is public holiday this and that. That’s the distraction. We’re talking about a country that yes, you’ve got your league, but there’s six or seven world-class players in your team without an infrastructure to come from. [Almost] every single one has had to leave these shores to go and get football and come back. It’s very inspiring, you know?

  • SpaceBar@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    1 year ago

    Can’t people be fans of more than one sport?

    Why does there always have to be a King of sports?

    • Aesecakes@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Isn’t that what Wrighty is saying?

      " I’ve heard that Sam Kerr was playing it (Aussie Rules) until she was 12, and then where did she go from there? She chose football. It’s unique to the country, of course, you want to keep it, and you want people to play - but they should have a choice to do something else."