Arsenal fans and players have rallied around Kyra Cooney-Cross, offering the absent Matildas star a heartfelt show of support at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Cooney-Cross revealed last week that she had rushed home to Australia to be with her mother, Jess, who had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. 'My amazing mum, Jess, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Arsenal warmed up with Kyra Cooney-Cross’ name on their shirts after she recently learned that her mum Jess has cancer. A GoFundMe page has been started to help support Cooney-Cross' family, which fans can donate to here.

Source: Metro January 11, 2026 12:59 UTC