Mary Fowler opens up about Sam Kerr’s woes, her footy star boyfriend Nathan Cleary – and her plans to start a family

Matildas superstar Mary Fowler has opened up about Sam Kerr’s injury and legal troubles, how her relationship with boyfriend Nathan Cleary is going – and her dream of starting a family of her own.

The Manchester City star was a child prodigy when she scored on her debut for Australia at the age of 15, but now the 21-year-old is a household name after starring at the 2023 FIFA World Cup in the absence of injured captain Kerr .

Speaking on Nine’s Today show on Wednesday, Fowler revealed she is still getting used to all the attention.

“I always find it crazy when I see kids who aspire to be like me or do their hair like me – like I think that’s really beautiful,” she said.

As revealed by Daily Mail, Kerr is preparing for a four-day criminal trial in February next year after she allegedly racially harassed a police officer following a night out in the London suburb of Twickenham on January 30, 2023.

The Matildas star says her big dream is to start her own family one day in the future

“I don’t really know much about that, so I’m not in a position to talk about it,” Fowler said when asked about the alleged racism saga.

“And I also think it’s a private matter for her.”

Kerr has been on the sidelines since tearing her ACL in January, but Fowler believes she will still be in charge off the field.

‘It is a difficult task, especially after the World Cup result. You know everyone is so motivated and wants to do better in the next tournament,” she said.

“With Sam being injured it’s a big blow, but I think her presence will definitely be there for us. She is that kind of person. When she can’t be on the field, she is also a real leader off the field.’

Fowler’s relationship with NRL star Nathan Cleary has been making headlines since they were spotted together after the World Cup.

The soccer star has previously spoken to the press about her dream of one day starting a family, and she mentioned it again when asked about future plans.

“It sounds weird to say it at this age, but my only dream right now is to one day have a family and have kids,” Fowler said.

Fowler would not discuss Sam Kerr’s racism allegation, but said the national captain will still be a leader off the field while he is away with an ACL injury

Fowler said her relationship with NRL superstar Nathan Cleary is going well

“That’s what keeps me going and grounds me. I always think about what story I’m going to tell them when I’m done with my career.”

When asked how things were going between her and Cleary, the striker replied: “Everything is fine.”

Fowler recently teamed up with Uber to raise money for Australia’s most deserving community sports team.

Many country clubs are struggling financially and Fowler would like to give one a $50,000 grant to keep them going.

“I want to help encourage people to get out and continue to play community sports and give them the same opportunity (as I did) to fall in love with their sport,” Fowler said.