Piers Morgan, known for his outspoken remarks, has taken a jab at the renowned USWNT icon Megan Rapinoe, as her illustrious FIFA Women’s World Cup journey concludes in disappointment.
In a stunning upset, the USWNT has suffered an unexpected exit from the tournament before reaching the semifinals, marking a historic first for the team. Their dreams were shattered by Sweden, who secured a narrow 5-4 victory in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regular time and extra time.
Piers Morgan, who has a well-documented feud with Rapinoe, didn’t hold back. His latest target was the OL Reign winger, and he seized the opportunity to highlight her penalty miss during the crucial match: “Unexpected turn of events.”
The 38-year-old Rapinoe made a late appearance on the field during extra time as part of Vlatko Andonovski‘s strategy to secure a late triumph. Despite numerous attempts-22, to be exact-on Sweden’s remarkable goalkeeper Zeira Muovi, the USWNT failed to find the back of the net.
Rapinoe’s moment in the spotlight came during the penalty shootout. Regrettably, her shot sailed over the crossbar, a costly miss that allowed Sweden to progress to the quarterfinals.
Piers Morgan vs. Megan Rapinoe – A history of sarcasm and critique
With this World Cup exit, Megan Rapinoe‘s remarkable journey in the tournament has concluded. Over her distinguished career, she has clinched two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles. In recognition of her exceptional achievements, she was crowned The Best FIFA Women’s Player in 2019, following a year of exceptional performances.
Piers Morgan’s sardonic response to Rapinoe’s FIFA Women’s World Cup heartache shouldn’t catch us off guard. The contentious commentator has repeatedly voiced his criticisms of Rapinoe’s demeanor over the years. In 2019, he famously labeled her as “arrogant” following an incident involving a young fan at the ESPYS Awards.
During the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, tension peaked as the USWNT aimed for victory. England stood as a formidable obstacle in the semifinals, prompting Morgan to unleash more verbal jabs: “Ms. Rapinoe’s self-confidence knows no bounds. Our Lionesses are set to challenge that enormous ego.”
Despite Morgan’s words, fate had other plans. The Stars and Stripes secured a triumphant 2-1 victory over the Three Lions, securing their spot in the final. Rapinoe herself netted a goal in the final, leading to a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands and her second World Cup trophy.
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