Megan Rapinoe Channelizes Her Inner Shaquille O’Neal From NBA All-Stars Ahead of Crucial SheBelieves Cup Win Over Canada

Megan Rapinoe recently brought out her inner Shaquille O’Neal. On February 16th, USWNT faced off against Canada on match day 1 of the SheBelieves Cup. Even though Rapinoe didn’t see any action on the field, Rapinoe’s spirit was surely present on the sidelines and in the locker room.

Megan Rapinoe is one of the most well-known soccer players in the world. She is a member of the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) and has helped the team win numerous medals, including the World Cup.

Megan Rapinoe’s image compared to Shaquille O’Neal

Ahead of the SheBelieves Cup game, Rapinoe channelized her inner Shaquille O’Neal from the NBA All-Stars game in 2000. On Instagram, the USWNT shared a picture of Rapinoe arriving at the stadium with a camera in hand while making faces.

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The image was also compared to that of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, who famously pulled out a camera to watch then- Toronto Raptors guard Vince Carter during the 2000 NBA All-Star Game. The resemblance between the two pictures is uncanny, and Rapinoe’s sense of humor is on full display.

The internet had a field day with the image, and it was the perfect way to kick off the SheBelieves Cup for the USWNT. The USWNT went on to win the match 2-0 thanks to the brace from Mallory Swanson, with Rapinoe not making an appearance on the field.

The SheBelieves Cup is an important tournament for the USWNT.  And they will certainly be looking to continue their winning ways on February 19th when they take on Japan in their second match. With the whole team looking strong, there is no doubt that they have a good chance of doing so

Shaq is not a big soccer fan

Standing at 7 feet tall and weighing 325 pounds, Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominating athletes of all time. During his Hall of Fame career, Shaq won four NBA Championships, was named the NBA Finals MVP three times, and was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2000. In other words, the guy knows a thing or two about winning.

So, when Shaq was asked about his thoughts on the sport of soccer, his response was quite interesting. “All it is running and kicking,” Shaq said. It is clear that The Los Angeles Lakers legend is not a big soccer fan. However, that does not mean he does not respect the athletes who play the sport. Shaq is a big fan of athletes who give their all and leave everything on the field.

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That is something he can respect, even if he is not a fan of the sport itself. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.