The Australian Daily Telegraph sent a helicopter to film Sarina Wiegman’s side as they aim to knockout hosts in much-anticipated showdown
England’s World Cup semi-final showdown with Australia has been soured by a spying controversy after a helicopter was used to film the Lionesses final training session before the match in Sydney.
The Australian Daily Telegraph sent the helicopter to spy on Sarina Wiegman’s side as they worked on a plan to beat the Matildas and knock them out of the tournament they have co-hosted alongside New Zealand.
Despite a largely amicable build-up, the underhand methods deployed by a prominent Australian newspaper will anger players and supporters alike.
“If England’s Lionesses thought they would happily fly under the radar into the World Cup semi final under the radar they were in for a rude shock,” boasted the Australian Telegraph. “We’ve sent the chopper up to see how the old enemy are preparing… Welcome to the jungle, Lionesses, we’ve got fun and games.”