Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr announced last Monday the pegnancy of her partner, West Ham and US midfielder Kristie Mewis. The Instagram post got over 300,000 likes and a lots of congratulations from fellow footballers, but also loads of homophobic comments aimed ar Kerr and Mewis.

Chelsea women's team manager Sonia Bompastor on Tuesday condemned the anti-gay abuse that striker Sam Kerr and United States midfielder Kristie Mewis faced after they announced they are expecting a baby.

Australia’s soccer captain Sam Kerr and United States midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting a baby in 2025.