Post by Admin on Aug 6, 2023 10:59:59 GMT -4
Megan Rapinoe cut an emotional figure as she watched her US team get knocked out of the Women's World Cup on Sunday.
The 38-year-old, who announced she would be retiring from the sport following the conclusion of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season in October, came on as a late substitute against Sweden but missed her penalty in the shootout.
“It’s like a sick joke for me, personally. I’m like, ‘This is dark comedy, I missed a penalty,’” Rapinoe told Fox Sports.
Speaking after what could be her last ever game for the US team, soccer legend Rapinoe chose instead to remember the good times of competing for her country.
During her glittering international career, Rapinoe won Olympic gold at London 2012 and helped the US lift two World Cup trophies.
“I still just feel really grateful and joyful, and I know it’s the end and that’s sad," she said.
"But to know this is really the only time that I’ve been in one of these (situations) this early says so much about how much success I’ve been able to have, and just how much I’ve loved playing for this team and playing for this country. It’s been an honor.”
