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Matildas Captain Sam Kerr has watched Bend It Like Beckham Many times
It’s a movie that kicks goals in terms of South Asian representation, brown girls in sport and challenging cultural norms. And Matildas captain Sam Kerr seems to be right on board.
When it comes to football references in pop culture, Bend It Like Beckham has remained a fan favourite since its release back in 2002. Directed by Gurinder Chadha, the movie followed British Indian woman Jesminder ‘Jess’ Bhamra’s (Parminder Nagra) plight to pursue professional football, despite her Punjabi parents’ desires for her to focus on her studies and eventually find a nice brown boy to marry.
Whether it was the fancy footwork on the field, the friendship between Jess and Jules (Keira Knightley), the exploration of dual-cultural identity, or the Indian wedding photographer’s hilarious antics (“Eyes down. Don’t smile. Indian bride never smiles. You’ll ruin the bloody video”)… chances are this film resonated with you and made you smile in some way.
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Optus Stadium soccer game set to trigger CBD traffic frenzy
Motorists are being warned of disturbances to usual routes on Tuesday night as the Women’s Asian Cup kicks off at Optus Stadium.
The Matildas are set to take on China, with the game kicking off at 6pm, and gates opening at 4.30pm.
Main Roads WA told locals to “expect heavy foot traffic and frequently stopping vehicles in the area,” and also warned of tow away zones.
Rideshare services will be available on Sailani Avenue in East Perth.
A strong crowd is expected at Tuesday night’s semi-final and the Matildas’ game on Friday night at HBF park.
Sam Kerr penned a letter to Matilda’s fans on Monday, thanking them for their support over the tourament.
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