The comments directed at Sam Kerr have ruined her big announcement about her pregnancy. The Matildas captain revealed on Monday that she and her partner, Kristie Mewis, are expecting their first child.
The couple first shared their news on their social media accounts, where the former posted several pictures of them holding ultrasound images.
The post announcing Kerr’s pregnancy referred to her and Mewis’ child, which will be born in 2025. The couple, who live in southwest London, were thrilled by the news.
They also posted a clever picture celebrating their child’s arrival on Instagram.
The post was praised by both Kerr and her partner, who commented on how cute it was. Unfortunately, the couple’s social media accounts were flooded with homophobic and disturbing comments.
According to reports, the couple decided to deactivate the comments on their Instagram post due to the abuse they received.
The official accounts of the Chelsea women’s football team and the Sky Sports Women’s Super League turned off the comments on their posts after they shared the news.
Commentators were reportedly shocked by the number of people who posted abusive and inappropriate comments.
The pregnancy announcement came during the same weekend that the Super League launched its “Rainbow Laces” campaign, which promotes inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Commentator Tom Overend stated that he was disappointed by the negative reaction to Kerr’s announcement.
According to Overend, couples are free to choose what they want to do with their relationship. He also stated that people should be able to be good parents regardless of their sexual orientation.
Manchester United supporter David Shaw was also shocked by the comments directed at Kerr.
Some people said that Sam is not the ideal parent for her child. They’re more interested in the father’s identity and how much he cost them.
One user called the comments directed at Kerr disgusting. They said that people can ignore her pregnancy announcement and move on.
Paul Wheeler, a women’s football commentator, stated that homophobia is not a problem in the game. Also, Kerr and her partner, Kristie Mewis, announced that they are expecting a baby. The comments on their posts have been called homophobic and inappropriate.
The DAZN account of the women’s football team posted a message that was filled with abusive and inappropriate comments. One of the individuals who commented on the post stated that she didn’t understand how the procedure works. Chelsea Pride, a community support group for LGBTQ+ individuals, released a statement to address the growing controversy.
In response to the growing number of homophobic comments on social media, the Chelsea FC organization stated that it is disgusted by the hate that people have shown towards the LGBTQ community. The club was forced to take down several posts that were meant to be uplifting.
The organization stated that the “No to Hate” campaign is a battle cry that aims to fight against prejudice and discrimination. It also calls for people to continue fighting for what’s right and for a game that doesn’t shy away from accepting everyone.
The organization stated that it is committed to fighting for an inclusive football world where everyone, including players, families, and fans, can live and be celebrated without fear or discrimination. It also stated that Kerr has faced similar discrimination throughout her career.
2 Comments
No One cares about Sam Kerr and her on field or off field actions! Just get on with life and stop poking your shit in everyone’s faces.
If they don’t want homophobic comments, don’t look for the publicity.