{"id":17839,"date":"2024-11-19T16:41:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=17839"},"modified":"2024-11-19T16:41:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:41:04","slug":"chelsea-condemn-homophobic-abuse-of-kerr-and-mewis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=17839","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea condemn homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chelsea have condemned the “unacceptable and hateful homophobic comments” aimed at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after the couple said they are expecting a baby.<\/b><\/p>\n

On Monday, Chelsea striker Kerr announced the pregnancy<\/a> of her partner, West Ham midfielder Mewis, on her Instagram account.<\/p>\n

The post contained photographs of the couple with the caption: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Chelsea addressed homophobic comments left on the post.<\/p>\n

“Chelsea Football Club is aware of recent unacceptable and hateful homophobic comments published across various social media platforms,” the club said.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“We are extremely proud to be a diverse, inclusive club that celebrates and welcomes people from all cultures, communities and identities.”<\/p>\n

When asked about the incident during a media conference on Tuesday, England manager Sarina Wiegman said: “It is very, very disappointing. I’m really happy for them. They look really happy and I hope it all goes well.”<\/p>\n

Chelsea Pride, an LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, condemned the comments via X.<\/p>\n

“It’s heartbreaking and infuriating to see social media flooded with hateful comments when we should be celebrating love, pride, and unity,” it said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Source: <\/em> www.bbc.com\u2026<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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