An hour-long outsider the Netherlands holds the world Cup final against the United States exciting – respect. However, would have been able to pass the women’s football, nothing Better than the triumphant goal of the US player Megan Rapinoe.
The 60,000 spectators whistled and booed loudly as President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, the Groupama Stadium in Lyon for the awards ceremony, entered. Both fans, the the USA and also the Dutch, called loudly for several minutes “Equal Payment” – same pay. A clear Statement that shows: At the soccer women’s world Cup in France is about more than just the title.
So the script for this final game could not have been written better. Because U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe scored in the world Cup final against Holland in the ultimate and redemptive opened the scoring from the penalty spot. It was her sixth goal in this world Cup. In order for the 34 same-Year-old with her team mate Alex Morgan, and the Englishwoman Ellen White.
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Since Rapinoe, however, overall in this world Cup less than two, she got the Golden boot as the best goalscorer of this world Cup. In addition, she was elected best player of the tournament. The American was the Star of this world Cup and also next to the square.
With her goal in the final, especially with the renewed title of your team, Rapinoe underpinned their political Statements again impressive: the fight against discrimination and homophobia, for more equality and appreciation of women’s football. Thanks to your impressive presence here in France, you will ensure that the woman will remain football this Sunday and continue the conversation, the Twitter dispute with US President Trump, thank.
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Not best friends: Megan Rapinoe (l) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino
It is not without a certain irony, that FIFA President Infantino at the award ceremony Rapinoe equal to three times the had to shake a Hand: First of all, as it was called, to the best goalscorer. Then, when she was elected the best player of the world Cup. And finally, again, as the entire Team medals for their Victory and the world Cup trophy handed over to got.
Even though the Dutch deserve a great respect, because you have kept as outsiders in the final against the favorites for an hour, very exciting: For the further development of women’s football, it would today be no better winner than the United States and the face of this world Cup: Megan Rapinoe.