Inching Closer to Retirement After a Colossal Career, Megan Rapinoe Gets Serena Williams’ Former Coach’s Kudos

Megan Rapinoe is ready to bid farewell to international soccer with no regrets about her time on and off the pitch. As the American soccer legend is likely to play her last match soon, almost everyone associated with women’s soccer will agree that they have never seen a talent like her. While the two-time World Cup winner is on the verge of retiring, she is receiving a lot of love from an unexpected name in the tennis world.

Recently, the 38-year-old soccer icon received a special one-word message from none other than Serena Williams’ former coach. She shared gratitude for her contribution to the sport. Let’s take a look at what the renowned coach has to say about Rapinoe’s contribution to uplifting the soccer world.

Serena Williams’ former coach congratulates Megan Rapinoe on her glorious career

Recently, the former Australian tennis player took to her Instagram account to share a beautiful picture of the American soccer icon. She celebrated the career of the soccer legend, who has, over the years, showcased her talent by putting some of the amazing numbers in international women’s football. Prior to the women’s World Cup, the 38-year-old soccer legend announced that the tournament would be her last and that she would retire by the end of this year.

But now that the moment is inching closer, Stubbs shared some amazing numbers that were achieved by Rapinoe. Sharing a post that appreciated her for winning an Olympic gold medal and being the best FIFA women’s player in 2019, among others, the 52-year-old tennis coach wrote, “Congrats @mrapinoe.”

The 23-time Grand Slam Champion’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, is also a huge Rapinoe fan. She is one of the inspirations regarding why he wants his six-year-old daughter to get into the soccer world. But coming back to the story, the former doubles champion has always appreciated the women’s soccer legend and her contribution to women’s sports.

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Subsequently, there were also times when she even stood by the two-time World Cup champion as she dealt with critics. Just a few months ago, when the 38-year-old became a target of scrutiny, Williams’ former coach came in support of her.

When Williams’ coach supported Megan Rapinoe

Earlier this year, when the FIFA World Cup in Melbourne was going on, the Olympic gold medalist became a target of backlash from many American fans due to a missed penalty that made her the main villain. While things were not going well for the American soccer star, Stubbs stepped in to give a proper answer to the hater.

The 52-year-old tennis coach made it clear that it was such an embarrassing thing and that the same thing would not be said to other sporting legends, like Muhammad Ali, Billie Jean King, and Arthur Ashe.

Nevertheless, what do you think about the amazing message Serena Williams’ coach put up for Rapinoe? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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