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USWNT sensation Megan Rapinoe is one of the most influential female athletes in the world. Megan never backs down, whether competing for social causes or on the soccer ground. Rapinoe’s name always stands above her peers because of her way of dealing with critics.

On various occasions, Megan showed her charisma while handling wild things. Millions of people love her outspoken personality; on the other hand, many criticize her. Once Megan pointed out these critiques and shared her thoughts on their value.

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Megan Rapinoe on critics’ value

During an interview with New York Times magazine, Megan addressed the whole issue. The interviewer questioned her, “Aside from the President, how much were you aware of your other critics?” She replied, “I never was a person to get into my mentions or read comments. I think the experience that I had after kneeling during the anthem was vital.”

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Further, she mentioned the controversy that surrounds her, “That was the most solid moment in my life where I was like, I know that this is very controversial, I understand why people are upset, and I’m going to continue to talk about it. People were saying the craziest things.”

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Pointing out how people judged her, she called them disrespectful. She looked at them and added how everyone tells her she is not a veteran or a protestor.

The famous athlete has received some criticism for her advocacy for equality, but she pays it no mind. Because of some of her outspoken views, she frequently attracts troll attention. In addition, she became a target when she got into a relationship with her now-fiance Sue Bird. However, Megan knows how she can keep her relationship safe and away from the naysayers.

Rapinoe’s outspoken success

The Olympic gold medalist is well known for her crucial role as a person who deals with everything perfectly. Her support for gender equality refocused attention on a suppressed issue deeply ingrained in society. She inspired many powerful people to speak out for the better through her enormous effort.

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The credit for her bold personality goes to her family, who shaped her at a little age for soccer. Rapinioe was just three-years-old when she started practicing. Her family was her biggest support as she grew up to become a soccer champion.

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From playing with the boy’s squad to being the recipient of the ‘Presidential Medal of Freedom,’ she has traveled far with success. Megan debuted with the Chicago Red Stars in 2009 and astonished her family by tallying two goals. She has solidified her reputation as one of the top American soccer players during her career.

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Like her amazing personality, people love her pinkish-purple hair color with a pixie cut. Rapinoe has revealed she wanted to simultaneously look beautiful and play on the field. As a result, when she plays soccer on the field, her hair makes her shine like nobody else.