Sam Kerr’s legacy to be defined by home World Cup
By DW
12 August 2023 |
3:15 pm
Sam Kerr is Australian football. The Chelsea forward belongs amongst the world's elite and a home World Cup could define the legacy of one of the most decorated footballers in the women's game.
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