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Lionesses star and footballer partner announce 'we've lost our baby' in tragic statement

Aston Villa's Missy Bo Kearns and Luton Town star Liam Walsh have shared the devastating news that they have lost their baby during pregnancy

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Missy Bo Kearns shared devastating news(Image: Harriet Lander - The FA, The FA via Getty Images)

Lionesses star Missy Bo Kearns has shared the heart-breaking news that she and Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh have lost their baby.

The Aston Villa and England midfielder took to Instagram to reveal the tragedy, writing: "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."

The former Liverpool ace added: "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."

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Missy Bo Kearns(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

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Liam, 28, posted the same message on his Instagram. Both the Aston Villa Women's side and BBC Sport showed their support for Liam and Missy Bo on social media.

Aston Villa said: "We are sending all our love and support to Missy Bo and Liam at this difficult time." BBC Sport wrote: "Such sad news. Our thoughts go out to Missy Bo Kearns and Liam Walsh."

Following these messages, countless other footballers and clubs sent their sympathies to the pair. Rachel Daly, who also plays for Aston Villa posted: "Love you."

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The Lionesses ace made the heart-breaking revelation(Image: Instagram)

The Liverpool Women's side added: "Everyone at Liverpool Football Club sends their love and support to Missy Bo, Liam and their families at such a difficult time."

The Barclays Women's Super League said: "Our thoughts are with Missy, Liam and all their loved ones at this heart-breaking time," while the West Ham Women's team also wrote: "Sending our love to Missy and her partner during this difficult time."

Aston Villa and England star Kearns, 24, had previously announced that she was expecting a baby in a video earlier this month. The couple posted a video of them writing "mum + dad" on a wall, along with the due date, which was scheduled for September.

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They also showed ultrasound pictures. Kearns was named as a reserve 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 came on as a half-time substitute.

Her partner, Liam, is a midfielder for Luton Town. He started his career at Everton and had a loan stint at Yeovil Town.

He has also played for Birmingham City and Coventry City.

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