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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis face online abuse after baby announcement

rnz.co.nz — November 19, 2024 at 09:01 PM UTC

Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis faced online abuse after announcing they are expecting a baby in 2025. Chelsea condemned the "unacceptable and hateful homophobic comments" directed at the couple following their announcement on social media. England women's football manager Sarina Wiegman expressed disappointment over the abuse. Chelsea emphasized their commitment to diversity and inclusion, stating there is no place for discrimination in society. West Ham United congratulated the couple on their news, calling it "heartwarming." Kerr, a top striker, has been recovering from an ACL injury, while Mewis has over 50 caps for the U.S. national team.

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Soccer stars Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr announce pregnancy on Instagram (boston.com)

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Sam Kerr announces return from injury in January 2025 after pregnancy news (dailymail.co.uk)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce pregnancy as Chelsea FC addresses alleged abuse (foxnews.com)

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Chelsea manager condemns homophobic abuse aimed at striker Sam Kerr (rte.ie)

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Chelsea manager condemns homophobic abuse aimed at Kerr and Mewis (abcnews.go.com)

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Chelsea manager condemns homophobic abuse aimed at Kerr and Mewis (thestar.com)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis face online abuse after baby announcement (rnz.co.nz)

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Kerr and Mewis face online abuse after baby announcement as Chelsea and Wiegman condemn hate (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Chelsea condemns homophobic abuse aimed at players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis (bbc.com)

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Chelsea Pride condemns homophobic abuse aimed at Sam Kerr following baby announcement (standard.co.uk)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce they are expecting their first child in 2025 (dailymail.co.uk)

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Trolls spread conspiracy theories following Sam Kerr's baby announcement (dailymail.co.uk)

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Supporters condemn homophobic abuse aimed at Sam Kerr after baby announcement (abc.net.au)

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Sam Kerr announces pregnancy with fiancée Kristie Mewis (sbs.com.au)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce pregnancy on Instagram (espn.com)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce pregnancy expecting baby in 2025 (9news.com)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce they are expecting a baby in 2025 (abcnews.go.com)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce they are expecting their first child (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce they are expecting a baby in 2025 (news.yahoo.com)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce they are expecting their first child in 2025 (thesun.co.uk)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce pregnancy news for 2025 on Instagram (dailymail.co.uk)

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Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr announce they are expecting their first child (theathletic.com)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce pregnancy expecting baby in 2025 (mirror.co.uk)

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Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce they are expecting a baby in 2025 (dailymail.co.uk)

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