Matildas star Sam Kerr has shared photographs from the second she proposed to her long-term girlfriend, American skilled soccer participant Kristie Mewis.
The couple first sparked hypothesis that the query had been popped in September when followers noticed Mewis sporting what gave the impression to be — and, because it seems, was — an engagement ring.
However the soccer energy couple did not verify their engagement till November 9 when Mewis revealed the information in an interview with Individuals journal.
“[She’s] my greatest supporter, at all times listening to me nag and complain, all of my loopy antics,” Mewis advised the publication.
And now, in an Instagram submit to her 1.8 million followers, Kerr merely wrote, “September 1st, 2023”, alongside completely satisfied snaps that present her down on one knee.
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That locations the pair’s engagement to about two weeks after the Matildas’ World Cup marketing campaign ended within the third place playoff towards Sweden.
It additionally got here simply days after Kerr’s thirtieth birthday.
Duo flooded with effectively needs
The candy reveal sparked an outpouring of celebrations from buddies, followers, and well-known names in world sport.
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold commented: “Right here they’re. Love you guys x”.
Teammates Steph Catley, Ellie Carpenter, and Caitlin Foord had been additionally amongst these so as to add their congratulations.
Australian cricketer David Warner wrote: “Congratulations”.
One fan even commented: “WE CAN FINALLY SLEEP PEACEFULLY”.
A variety of England stars and Kerr’s Chelsea teammates additionally handed on their effectively needs.
How lengthy have they been relationship?
Kerr and Mewis went public with their relationship in 2021 after the Tokyo Olympics.
The pair sparked romance rumours after their respective groups performed towards one another within the bronze medal match within the girls’s semi-finals.
After the US gained 4-3 towards Australia, Mewis sat right down to hug and console Kerr.
