Women's football stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have welcomed their first child, Jagger Mewis-Kerr. The couple shared the news on Instagram, highlighting the mixed public reactions, including a backlash against homophobic comments about their relationship. Chelsea's manager Sonia Bompastor and captain Millie Bright condemned these abuses and called for social media improvements to tackle such harassment. Kerr and Mewis, engaged since November 2023, have faced challenges in their careers, impacting their presence on the field during this significant time in their personal lives.
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor called the abusive comments "unacceptable", while Blues captain Millie Bright said she wanted to see "more done" by social media companies to tackle abuse.
The couple announced they were expecting a child in November, and their post announcing the birth of baby Jagger received positive comments from numerous figures in women's football.
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