Megan Rapinoe explains her reaction to missing a penalty kick in the World Cup loss, describing it as a dark comedy moment.
FIFA via Getty Images“For me, personally, I’m just like this is dark comedy. I missed a penalty,” Rapinoe — who was used as a substitute throughout the tournament — in an interview. “This is the balance to the beautiful side of the game. I think it can be cruel and just not our day.”
It had been five years since Rapinoe had last missed a penalty in 2018, that one coming during a NWSL game.The USWNT would not reach a three-peat.The USWNT legend retires with two World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, the Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards in 2019 and an Olympic gold medal in 2012., said the USWNT’s advocacy for social issues may be what she cherishes most about the team.
“I think this team has always fought for so much more, and that’s been the most rewarding part for me,” Rapinoe said Sunday, adding that her most memorable moment might have been hearing “equal pay” chants during the 2019 World Cup final. “Of course, playing in World Cups and winning championships and doing all that. To know that we’ve used our really special talent to do something that’s changed the world forever, I think that means the most to me.”
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