FIFA World Cup broadcaster Channel 7 has been criticized for prioritizing St Kilda in the AFL and Border Patrol over the Matildas in their bid for the bronze medal against Sweden.
Fans were furious to find out Channel 7 had relegated the highly anticipated Matildas’ FIFA World Cup final match at home to a secondary channel.
The spotlight was on the Matildas as they took on Sweden in a quest for both pride and a coveted bronze medal.
Hoping to end the tournament on a triumphant note, the Australian women’s soccer team drew record viewership for the free-to-air channel Channel 7.
The quarter-final match against France shattered Australian…
