OFFICIAL: US World Cup heroine Megan Rapinoe wins 2019 Women's Ballon d'Or

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USWNT's World Cup heroine Megan Rapinoe has been named 2019 Women's Ballon d'Or winner.

Rapinoe, 34, had a phenomenal year, with the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup being a highlight. She finished the tournament with six goals and three assists, and won both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball.

The USA co-captain, vocal off the pitch for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, also enjoyed a successful season domestically after guiding Reign FC into the National Women's Soccer League play-offs.

England Women star Lucy Bronze ranked 2nd, Rapinoe's national team-mate Alex Morgan 3rd.

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