Lionesses star Missy Bo Kearns has revealed that she and her footballer partner Liam Walsh have tragically lost their baby. The Aston Villa and England midfielder shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram.

She posted on her Stories: "With very heavy hearts, we want to share that we've lost our baby during pregnancy. The past weeks have been filled with a kind of sadness that's hard to explain, and we're still trying to come to terms with it all.

"Right now, we're focusing on recovering and supporting each other through this. We truly appreciate the love and support around us more than we can say."

Liam, 28, shared the identical message on his Instagram. Both the Aston Villa Women's team and BBC Sport expressed their solidarity with Liam and Missy Bo on social media.

Aston Villa stated: "We are sending all our love and support to Missy Bo and Liam at this difficult time."

BBC Sport commented: "Such sad news. Our thoughts go out to Missy Bo Kearns and Liam Walsh."

In response to these messages, numerous other footballers and clubs offered their condolences to the couple. Rachel Daly, who also represents Aston Villa wrote: "Love you." The Liverpool Women's team contributed: "Everyone at Liverpool Football Club sends their love and support to Missy Bo, Liam and their families at such a difficult time."

Meanwhile, the Barclay Women's Super League expressed: "Our thoughts are with Missy, Liam and all their loved ones at this heartbreaking time."

West Ham Women's team also conveyed: "Sending our love to Missy and her partner during this difficult time."

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Aston Villa and England ace Kearns, 24, had previously revealed that she was expecting a baby in a video earlier this month. The couple shared a video of them inscribing "mum + dad" onto a wall, along with the due date, which was set for September. They also displayed ultrasound images.

Kearns was named as a standby player for the Euros just two days after making her senior debut in England's match against Spain during the UEFA Nations League, where she entered the game as a half-time substitute.

Her partner, Liam, is a midfielder for Luton Town. He began his career at Everton and had a loan spell at Yeovil Town. He has also played for Birmingham City and Coventry City.