A RADIO presenter has been axed after he made shocking comments about women’s football.
Aussie DJ Marty Sheargold made several “disgusting” remarks aimed at the women’s national team while interjecting a sports bulletin on his show.
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The 53-year-old claimed he would “rather hammer a nail through the head of his penis” than watch the team in next year’s Asian Cup.
He compared the players to “year 10 girls” with “all the infighting and all the friendship issues”.
The comments came during an update on the Matildas at the SheBelieves Cup.
Sheargold interrupted, saying: “Oh, she believes in what? It better be men.”
The stand-up comic added he was “sorry to undermine the whole sport, but that’s what I think of it.”
Referring to the 2023 World Cup held Down Under, he continued: “There’s something wrong with the Matildas. They had that wonderful tournament out here where we all fell in love with them, even though they didn’t make the quarters.”
Sheargold later “sincerely apologised” and was set to appear on his show today – only to be taken off air by Triple M.
The station said: “It takes its responsibility to listeners, shareholders, and clients seriously and its programming should align with the standards and expectations of its audience.
“Right now, it’s clear this is a moment for reflection and review. Triple M, and the wider SCA network, will continue to take all necessary steps to support staff.”
Matildas stars Alex Chidiac and Clare Wheeler slammed Sheargold’s comments as “sick”.
Hockey ace Rosie Malone said they were “disgusting” and “horrendous”.
The Australian FA wrote: “They 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”.
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