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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Maddy Mussen

‘I hope you have a miscarriage’: Footballers and their families are posting the abuse they receive online

On Sunday, Sophia Havertz, the pregnant wife of Arsenal footballer Kai Havertz, shared some pictures to her Instagram story following Arsenal’s match against Manchester United.

It’s not uncommon for the wives of Premier League football players to share pictures around match days. Flattering images of their husband, goal celebrations, or just general lifestyle content. Many footballer’s wives are influencers in their own right, offering a peek into the luxe, manicured lives of the modern day WAG.

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