And yes, because for Rapinoe, activism and professional career can be carried out in parallel. It’s even more than that: for her, it’s essential to use the fame acquired through football to make the voice of minorities heard.

Whether it’s to demand equal pay between Team USA players, to protest against police violence and racism against black people in the United States or to defend the rights of the LGBT + community, Megan Rapinoe is always on the front line. line. So much so that it annoys some people who suggest he shut up and focus on the round ball.

Stefan Renna

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