“I’m Shocked”: Megan Rapinoe Was Left in Disbelief When She Was Included in Best Athletes Line Up

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe is one of the most influential athletes in the world. She is also known for her skills and staunch activism. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist has proved herself multiple times on the International stage. Currently, she is the captain of the OL Reigns in the National Women’s Soccer League and the United States national team.

Rapinoe won the award ‘FIFA’s women player of 2019’ along with Lionel Messi, who won it for his male counterpart. She is the recipient of the ‘Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. Rapinoe is the only female soccer player to win the prestigious award. Rapinoe is arguably one of the best players on the US Women’s football team.

Megan Rapinoe Could Not Believe herself seeing her name in the Best Athletes Line Up

During the lockdown in 2020, Megan Rapinoe continued with her workout routine, hoping to perform well in the upcoming World Cup. She was once a guest on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ during the lockdown. Fans enjoyed the show, and the episode received positive responses from the audience.

Sharing her disbelief about the conversation of people, including her in the lineup of the best athletes, she said, “I was never going to be the biggest, strongest, fastest. I was never going to be the best athlete. I’m shocked that people think that I’m in the conversation to be the best.” Rapinoe feels she is the best in the entertaining aspect of the sport.

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Meanwhile, Jimmy Fallon described Rapinoe to be very entertaining on and off the field. “When you talk, give an interview, or play, you are entertaining. You can’t take your eyes off, “ he said and asked her where did she get it from? Rapinoe credited Michael Jordan and Jim Carrey for inspiring her to be entertaining on the field while playing.

Megan’s terrific performances

Megan Rapinoe is one of the best mid-fielders the game of soccer has ever seen. Apart from being the captain of the team, she has contributed massively to the team’s success. Notably, during a match against the Chicago Red Stars, she scored two goals and assisted one, which made her ‘The Player of the Week’.

But, her season in 2014 started with an injury that slowed down her progress. After going through injury rehab and missing some matches, she returned to the field. During her first appearance after her injury, she scored four goals and assisted one goal, which helped the OL Reign to win the NWSL league’s regular title.

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