Megan Rapinoe, the renowned American soccer player, faces online criticism following the resurgence of a video from the 2019 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. The viral clip, amassing over 2.7 million views, depicts Rapinoe apparently disregarding a young fan’s request for an autograph.
At the awards ceremony, a young boy approached Rapinoe with a football for her signature. Despite signing the ball, Rapinoe seemingly ignores the fan, who stood before her nervously. Dressed in a black tuxedo jacket, Rapinoe turns her attention to another guest without acknowledging the boy or exchanging words with him. A fellow attendee in the background reacts with astonishment, holding his head in dismay.
The video tweet, captioned “Imagine being such an arrogant Narcissist that you don’t even look at a young fan and acknowledge them when signing a ball. This is Megan Rapinoe in a nutshell…”, ignited fervent discussions on social media, with numerous individuals condemning Rapinoe’s conduct.
Piers Morgan, a prominent British television personality known for his critiques of the U.S. women’s soccer team in the past, retweeted the video, denouncing Rapinoe’s actions as “Diabolical arrogance.” Tennis star Nick Kyrgios, who engaged in a Twitter feud with Morgan previously, echoed Morgan’s sentiment, stating, “Hahahahaha one thing me and Piers agree on.”
Others expressed disappointment in Rapinoe’s behavior, with one commenter remarking, “That’s just so sad. That child really admired her, to ask for an autograph. She’s a classic narcissist. I feel bad for the kid.” Another commenter added, “I’m surprised she didn’t charge him for her signature.” Some suggested that Rapinoe could have brightened the boy’s day with a simple glance and smile.
This incident contributes to the ongoing controversies surrounding Rapinoe. In a recent Women’s World Cup match, she was observed laughing after missing a crucial penalty, provoking outrage among soccer enthusiasts. Rapinoe later explained that her reaction stemmed from shock, as missing penalties was uncommon for her.
Megyn Kelly, a former television host, also voiced criticism against Rapinoe, alleging that she had “poisoned” the U.S. women’s national team. Kelly cited Rapinoe’s refusal to sing the national anthem and accused her of exerting a negative influence on the team. Rapinoe’s actions and statements have sparked mixed reactions among sports aficionados and the general public.
As Rapinoe remains a polarizing figure in the sports world, the viral video reignites debates about her behavior and its repercussions on her reputation.
[Sources: Adapted from publicly available information]
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