Australian radio host axed after ‘disgusting’ comments on Matildas and women’s football - Marty Sheargold has apologised for comments he initially suggested were ‘comedy’ that ‘missed the mark’

An Australian radio presenter has left the network after comments he made about the country's women's football team – which have been branded as misogynist and disrespectful. Marty Sheargold said on nationwide radio station Triple M that the Matildas players reminded him of "year 10 girls" and implied that their matches were boring.

Comedian and radio host Marty Sheargold has been let go from the Triple M network after making controversial comments on air about the Matildas and women’s sport. His remarks sparked widespread outrage from the community and Australian athletes.