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Soccer star Megan Rapinoe criticized those who celebrated her career-ending injury
View Date:2024-12-23 20:01:32
Former USWNT forward Megan Rapinoe said on the ‘Pablo Torre Finds Out’ podcast that there is a "special place in hell" for those who celebrated her career-ending Achilles injury in November during the NWSL championship game.
“We want these perfect stories and I’m a controversial figure and having people celebrate it,” Rapinoe said. “I’m like wow, you guys are in a special place in hell that you’re celebrating this.”
The two-time World Cup winner suffered the injury three minutes into the championship game where OL Reign lost 1-0 to Gotham FC. Rapinoe then announced her retirement at the end of 2023.
During the podcast, soccer star Rapinoe also spoke about the backlash she received for her comment on how her injury was proof that there was no God. She clarified that those who were offended “missed the whole joke.”
“Somebody needs to check on the Christians, they're not OK. They also missed the whole joke,” Rapinoe said.
Further, she added that she was not surprised by the reaction and that she always finds a way to make a funny dig.
Megan Rapinoe’s impact on and off the field
Megan Rapinoe is a prominent figure in women's soccer, recognized for her significant contributions to the sport.
Off the field, she is also well-known for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and her support of the racial justice movement. Rapinoe has made headlines for kneeling during the national anthem and for leading the gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, fighting for equal pay.
On the field, Rapinoe is one of the most accomplished players in the history of United States Women's soccer.
Rapinoe has won two World Cup Trophies and an Olympic gold medal, as well as individual awards such as the World Cup Golden Ball, the World Cup Golden Boot, the Ballon d'Or, and the FIFA Best Women's Player award.
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