While former President Donald Trump called the team’s elimination a “waking-up defeat”, the footballer sought to highlight his team and its performance, referring to Megan Rapinoe’s coming out in 2012 and her commitment to the LGBT community. Is.
penalty loss
It was a painful penalty shoot-out leg against Swedenamerican women’s soccer team got eliminated. The defeat was widely commented on in the press and on social networks by various figures, including former President Donald Trump. team captain megan rapino shared his feelings on the social network Instagram on this adventure that ended his international career: “The game was brilliant, even in its most brutal moments. This group was truly extraordinary and I Extremely proud of each and every one of us. This team is in great shape.” As I prepare to leave it is as it always has been and always will be. Because that’s what defines this team.”
And to conclude: “We give everything every time. We fight for everything we have, everything we deserve, everything we can. For so many wonderful women over the years It was an honor to play for this country as well. Thank you, a million times over.”
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Megan Rapinoe will retire in October 2023
In early July 2023, weeks before the opening of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Megan Rapinoe announced on her Instagram account that she would retire at the end of the season.
At the age of 38 and after a career spanning 21 years, the inspirational athlete, winner of the 2019 Women’s Gold Ball, turns the page on her sporting career. Commenting on a picture from her childhood, on her Instagram account, she explains: “With a deep sense of peace and gratitude, I have decided that this will be my last season playing this beautiful sport.” Never imagined how football would shape and change my life forever, but by the look on that little girl’s face, she knew it all.”
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