There is no place in society for any form of discrimination and we will not accept any abuse directed towards our players, staff or supporters,” a Chelsea spokesperson said

Female soccer players Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr took to social media Monday to announce that they are expecting a baby.

While Kerr will not carry the child, she is still entitled to family leave, in accordance with FIFA’s regulations. Non-biological mothers in same-sex relationships are guaranteed eight weeks of paid absence, which must be taken within six months of the child’s birth.

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.

Australian sporting legend Sam Kerr and her fellow football-playing fiancée Kristie Mewis brought joy to the world yesterday by announcing their pregnancy. However, the special moment was unfortunately tainted by homophobes who flooded social media with vile comments.

USWNT's Kristie Mewis is pregnant! The athlete is expecting her first baby her fiancée and soccer star Sam Kerr, announcing the exciting news on Instagram.

Sam Kerr’s club Chelsea have condemned the ugly comments directed at the star striker and her partner, Kristie Mewis, in the wake of their baby announcement.

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

Chelsea have condemned the homophobic abuse aimed at Sam Kerr and her fiancee Kristie Mewis after their baby announcement on social media.

Australia captain Kerr and Mewis announced the news on their respective Instagram accounts with pictures of the couple.