Matildas star Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis confirm they are engaged

The pair confirmed the news in a US magazine after weeks of speculation fuelled by Mewis wearing a large diamond ring

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The Australian football star Sam Kerr is engaged to her partner and fellow professional player, Kristie Mewis.

Mewis confirmed the news in People magazine, after several weeks of speculation fuelled in part by social posts featuring her wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger.

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