Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Channel Seven slammed for mic grab at A-League presser
A camera crew member snatched a microphone mid-press conference, leaving players bewildered.
Who
Channel Seven
What
Microphone snatched during Sydney FC press conference
When
27 July 2026
Where
Sydney FC press conference
What happened. A Channel Seven representative grabbed a microphone from under Sydney FC coach Patrick Kisnorbo's chin during a press conference, interrupting the session.
- Jordan Courtney-Perkins looked bewildered as the mic was taken.
- A-League social media sarcastically said Seven rushed to 'recut a rugby league promo'.
- Fans criticized Seven for using Socceroos footage in Rugby League World Cup promo.
“This is why we can't trust our major channels to promote anything in this country.”
— A fan
The Rugby League World Cup begins October 15, adding to fan frustration.
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