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How the most turbulent year of Sam Kerr's life left her badly injured, out of the Olympics, off contract and facing a trial for allegedly racially abusing a cop

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Matildas captain Sam Kerr's sporting career has hit a crossroads after an incredibly turbulent year that has seen her life take a staggering series of twists and turns.

The Chelsea striker has pleaded not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer, according to the UK's Crown Prosecution Service.

Kerr was charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress arising from an alleged incident in Twickenham, south-west London, on January 30, 2023.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the incident involved an officer who was responding to a complaint about a taxi fare.