Born in Australia to a Peruvian father and Chilean mother, Michelle Morris grew up navigating cultures and football loyalties that didn’t always align. Moments like the 2018 World Cup clash between Peru and Australia brought those tensions to a head, leaving her caught between pride and heartbreak. In this episode of Route 26, we hear from sports content creator Michelle Morris. She shares how her love of football evolved into work. From early memories of the game at home to carving out her voice through storytelling, she reflects on how football became a powerful way to connect: to her heritage, her community, and ultimately, herself.
I started going to the games by myself. And now I have a lot of people to catch up with every single week. I just learned to become comfortable within myself and enjoy my own company.Michelle Morris, Sports Content Creator
Credits:
| Hosted and produced by: Paolo Gallo |
| SBS Team: Joel Supple, Max Gosford, Bernadette Phương Nam Nguyễn, Philip Solimon and Dennis Fang |
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