David Basheer says “motherhood hasn’t dampened the competitive spirit” of midfielder Katrina Gorry; Alex Morgan says being a mother has made her a better player
the Australian storyteller David Basher he was heavily criticized after he made sexist comments about the sock Katrina Gorry during the broadcast on the SBS channel of the match between Matilda and the Ireland yesterday morning, 20.
During the game of World Cup 2023, Basheer commented that “motherhood hasn’t dampened the competitive spirit” of the Australian player. Gorry became a mother in 2021 and, after spending a few months off the field to devote herself to motherhood, she returned to the fields. Netizens criticized the communicator’s speech and wondered if the same would be said for a man who was a father.
Alex Morgan, one of the most important players of the US national team, also spoke about motherhood in football. Morgan, who has been a mother since 2020, told the magazine People that motherhood made her a better player.
According to the striker, the change has made her adapt her style of play and become a more “balanced” athlete. “I didn’t feel super fast right away. I had already adapted my game, finding spaces without having to use my speed. When I gained more agility again, I was able to combine the two skills a little more and convert good scoring chances most of the time,” he said.
Alex Morgan is mom to 3-year-old Charlie and Katrina Gorry is mom to Harper, who’s soon to be two.
Source: Terra
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