Megan Rapinoe questions her inclusion 'The Best' Team of the Year
The USWNT star has not played for March and said she shouldn't have been picked
United States international Megan Rapinoe said she was grateful to make FIFPro's Team of the Year at Thursday's FIFA The Best gala but questioned her inclusion.
Rapinoe, named The Best and the Ballon d'Or winner last year after World Cup success with the USWNT, pointed out she hasn't even played a game since March.
She said being included following a vote by her fellow professionals was nice but it was further proof that not enough is being done to promote the women's game.
"I am obviously very honored to have been recognised by my peers around the world who vote for the FIFPRO World XI," Rapinoe posted on social media.
"At the same time, it did come as a surprise to me that I met the criteria for selection as I haven't played in a match since March (2021, here I come!).
"We have so many phenomenal female players around the world and all of us need to do what we can to recognise them. The fact that I was selected once again sheds light on the fact that in order to push our game forward we need continued investment in the women's game to give more female players the opportunity to be seen on TV in their home countries and globally while performing for club and country."
So much to be thankful for this year, and so much work still to be done. 🙏❤️ https://t.co/LtwTv8S0Jv pic.twitter.com/Kz8LettjXI
— Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) 17 de diciembre de 2020
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