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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Fiuaeiky
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Congrats the female Captain America. Hope more is coming
Ogunlanalekansamuel
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"Are you not entertained" ?
Mesballer
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Women Are now Getting the Official Recognition and Respect they deserve In Football.......
alexddahn
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The pride of United States, she showed why women football is as important and competitive as men football. Bravo Rapinoe
aziz876
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Manchester United Should go for Meghan Rapinoe ..shes better than Lingard in the Midfield😂😂