Matildas star Alex Chidiac reveals the horrific homophobic abuse she copped in Australia - as her teammate gets punished for 'hitting back at fan who insulted her' Matildas star Alex Chidiac has revealed the vile abuse sent to female footballers as one of her teammates faces suspension for lashing out at a fan who allegedly insulted her.
Chidiac, a midfielder for A-League Women team Melbourne Victory, took to Instagram to share a shocking message she received from a man following her side's recent match against Western Sydney.
Alex Chidiac (pictured playing in the A-League Women competition) has revealed the sort of homophobic abuse that gets sent to female footballers.
Prior copped a red card for verbal abuse from the referee, who believed she had insulted a linesperson - when she and her club claimed was responding to an offensive slur said by a crowd member.
Chidiac reposted the hateful message along with her own caption, writing: 'On our phones or in the stands, you and your abuse is not welcome.
