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Natalie Portman’s son is a big fan of Lionel Messi. The Hollywood star is no stranger to the world of sports. The actress grew up playing tennis and even ran track in high school. But it wasn’t until her son started showing an interest in soccer that she really started to take notice of the sport.

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Portman’s son began idolizing Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, and she began to see the potential in women’s soccer. She realized that there was a lot of untapped potential in the sport. And in 2020, she went on to create her own team, Angel City FC.

Natalie Portman’s son idolizes female soccer players in the same way as Lionel Messi

Natalie Portman discussed the origin behind the idea to create a soccer team. “Watching my son idolize players like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan the same way he did Lionel Messi or Karim Benzema, I realized that amplifying female athletes could rapidly shift culture,” Portman tells the Guardian by email.”- Natalie wrote in an E-mail sent to The Guardian.

It’s evident that Natalie Portman’s son is not the only one who has been inspired by watching Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan play. These two women have helped to change the landscape of soccer, and they will continue to do so for years to come.

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How did Angel City FC come into being?

Natalie was quick to see the potential of women’s soccer and the opportunity to nurture young talent in America. Particularly in her hometown of Los Angeles. This led her to become one of the driving forces behind the creation of Angel City FC, which is a professional women’s soccer team that will compete in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

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Natalie Portman is just one of the many big names in sports and entertainment who have invested in the team. Others include Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Eva Longoria, and Serena Williams. With big celebrity names involved, this team is sure to turn heads.

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What are your thoughts regarding this team and the people involved in it? Let us know down below in the comment section.

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