Chelsea condemn the "unacceptable and hateful homophobic comments" aimed at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after the couple said they are expecting a baby.

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

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and her fiancée West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis announced they were expecting a baby earlier this week; Chelsea have condemned homophobic abuse aimed at Kerr after the announcement;