England Women manager Sarina Wiegman has paid tribute to “trailblazer” Megan Rapinoe after the two-time World Cup winner played her final game for the United States before retirement. Rapinoe’s farewell appearance in international football came in a 2-0 friendly win against South Africa in Chicago, with the 38-year-old involved in both goals. Rapinoe won the Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Ballon d’Or for her role in the USWNT’s triumphant 2019 World Cup campaign, but has also been influential off the pitch by speaking out against racism, standing up for LGBTQ+...
after protracted negotiations.
Rapinoe left the Soldier Field pitch on Sunday in the 54th minute to a standing ovation from the crowd.
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