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Women’s World Champion Megan Rapinoe said her inclusion on FIFA Women’s World11 of the year, despite playing so little, was a sign that women’s game needs more visibility and visibility.
Rapinoe, who was named Best Player and Top Goalscorer at the 2019 World Cup, said she appreciated being named Team of the Year but noted that she has not played since March when the coronavirus pandemic disrupted global sport.
The winger said on Twitter that she appreciated being picked by her peers, but other players deserved more credit this year.
« We have so many phenomenal players all over the world and we all have to do what we can to recognize them, » she said.
She added that her inclusion « sheds light on the fact that we need more investment to move our game forward . . . enable more female players to be seen on television in their home countries and around the world while performing for club and country « .
Rapinoe, who won FIFA’s « The Best » award last year and received special attention for criticizing U.. S.. . President Donald Trump chose not to play for their club OL Reign when the U. . S.. . The women’s season resumed in June.
But she said she was excited to play again next year when the US plays in the Tokyo Olympics.
« The future of our game is so bright, the potential is limitless, and our commitment to advancing it from every possible angle must match that, » she added.
« I feel honored and flattered again to have been recognized by my colleagues for this honor, and I look forward to being back on the field in 2021! » (Reporting by Richard Martin editing by Frances Kerry)
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