Sam Kerr faces 'hate and abuse' after baby announcement, Chelsea Pride slams critics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam Kerr faces 'hate and abuse' after baby announcement, Chelsea Pride slams critics

India Today  

Chelsea Pride released a statement where it slammed the homophobic comments directed at Australian footballer Sam Kerr after she announced that she was having a baby with Kirstie Mewis of the United States. On Monday, November 18, Kerr and Mewis jointly posted a picture with a touching shot of an ultrasound image with the caption “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”. Chelsea Pride slammed the critics, saying that there is “no place” for Homophobia in football. “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.

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Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is ’unacceptable,’ says Chelsea manager Bompastor
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is ’unacceptable,’ says Chelsea manager Bompastor

The Hindu  

Chelsea women’s team manager Sonia Bompastor on Tuesday condemned the homophobic abuse that striker Sam Kerr and US midfielder Kristie Mewis faced after they announced they are expecting a baby. Kerr, the Australia captain, and Mewis revealed the news Monday on their respective Instagram accounts with pictures of the couple and a post that read: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” Mewis, …

Chelsea condemn homophobic abuse after Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce pregnancy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea condemn homophobic abuse after Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce pregnancy

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea have condemned homophobic abuse of Sam Kerr …

Kerr and Mewis suffer online abuse after baby announcement
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerr and Mewis suffer online abuse after baby announcement

The Hindu  

England women’s football manager and Chelsea have condemned online abuse of female players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis since the couple announced this week they are expecting a baby. Australia captain and Chelsea striker Kerr gave the news on Instagram with the words “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” plus photos of herself and pregnant partner Mewis, an American who plays for …

It's not what Sam Kerr said that's important. It's how she said it
5 years, 9 months ago

It's not what Sam Kerr said that's important. It's how she said it

ABC  

There was nothing much to suck on, really, but if Sam Kerr insists then suck we shall. The Matildas superstar's entreaty to the imagined critics and supposed "haters" to "suck on that one" after the team's stirring come-from-behind victory over Brazil divided opinions. Sam Kerr's hot-blooded reaction to the 3-2 win over Brazil comes as the Matildas show they are …

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