One of the top female strikers in the world was on trial in London after she was charged with racial abuse stemming from a dispute with a cab driver.

Sam Kerr may have been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment but that is not the end of the story for one of women's football's most high-profile players.There is a lingering question over how much lasting damage it will have on her reputation and career.

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London.

In being cleared of racially aggravated harassment, Kerr made clear how she felt privilege and power were a key part of this case

Chelsea Women’s football player Sam Kerr is not racist, according to a jury at Kingston Crown Court.Calling a police officer ‘stupid and white’ during an aggressive and expletive-laden rant