Socceroos legend Craig Foster has apologised to Sam Kerr.
The former national captain on Saturday explained his backflip with a public essay shared across social media.
The 55-year-old previously questioned if Kerr would be able to hold onto her position as Matildas captain as a result of her alleged racial harassment of a police officer.
Kerr has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Foster has now made a formal apology and says he has learned from the scandal.
It first emerged Kerr called one London police officer “stupid white bastard”.
The Australian, however, has since reported Kerr’s legal team will argue she said the phrase “stupid white cop” during the incident.
The drama is reported to have unfolded after a dispute over a taxi fare in Twickenham last year.
Kerr’s legal team is preparing to apply to have the case thrown out when the case continues on April 26.
For many, Kerr’s decision to cover up the incident — having first being charged in January — was just as shocking.
In the immediate aftermath of the news breaking last week, Foster said Kerr’s decision to hide the incident from Football Australia would have “shocked” and “saddened” her fans.
When asked if Kerr should be stood down, Foster said Football Australia should “definitely consider it”.
Foster, who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2021 for his service to multiculturalism, human rights and refugee support, has now changed his tune, just as many Australians have throughout the storm.
He posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Sam Kerr’s case has created immensely important conversations and exposed gaps in Australia’s knowledge, including mine.
“I am not at all surprised to have got this wrong, apologise to Sam for reaching
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