Abuse aimed at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after baby announcement slammed by Sarina Wiegman
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England manager Sarina Wiegman condemned the homophobic abuse directed at Chelsea star Sam Kerr after she announced she was having a baby with her fiancee Kristie Mewis.
The 31-year-old Australia captain revealed the news on her Instagram account on Monday with a post which read: ‘Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!’
Her announcement came with a picture of the couple kissing and showing off Mewis’ baby bump.
Kerr, who this year signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea, keeping her at the London club until 2026, is one of the biggest stars in the game.
She has won five consecutive Women’s Super Leagues, three FA Cups and two League Cups but it currently sidelined by a serious knee injury.
Mewis has made 53 appearances for the U.S and plays for West Ham who she signed for last year from Gotham FC.
‘A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam, who have announced they are expecting their first child,’ West Ham said on Instagram.
Sadly, the reaction has been far from universally positive, with social media trolls aiming a torrent of abuse at both Kerr and Mewis.
‘Unfortunately that’s part of our world I guess which should not be,’ said Wiegman, after announcing her squad for the upcoming games against United States and Switzerland.
‘It’s very very disappointing. I’m very happy for them so congratulations for them. I hope they are really happy, they look really happy and I hope everything goes well. ‘
Chelsea Pride, meanwhile, has denounced vile comments directed at the two footballers who play for rival WSL teams.
‘Homophobia has no place in football, at Chelsea, or in our society,’ said a statement posted on X.
‘It’s heartbreaking and infuriating to see social media flooded with hateful comments when we should be celebrating love, pride, and unity.
‘Over the weekend and today, our club was forced to shut down comments and even delete posts, posts that should have been shining moments of joy, from the powerful symbolism of Rainbow Laces to the incredible news that Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis will welcome a child in 2025.
”No to Hate”‘ isn’t just a slogan; it’s a battle cry.
‘It’s a reminder that we must keep fighting for what is right, for true acceptance, and for a game that embraces everyone without exception.
‘We refuse to stand by in silence.
‘At Chelsea Pride, we stand against every act of homophobia with unwavering strength and passion.
‘We fight for a football world where every player, fan, and family can live openly and be celebrated, without fear or prejudice.
