ESPN received criticism for airing a tribute to Megan Rapinoe, the US women’s soccer star, shortly after her team’s elimination from the World Cup. The three-minute segment, titled “Unapologetically Rapinoe,” was narrated by Rapinoe’s fiancée Sue Bird, a WNBA legend. Clay Travis, a sports journalist and founder of Outkick, expressed his disapproval on Twitter, calling it “left-wing propaganda.” Travis shared a short clip from the tribute showing Rapinoe kneeling during the national anthem. Despite Rapinoe’s missed penalty kick that contributed to the team’s loss, Bird praised her patriotism and activism for racial equality in the United States. The US women’s soccer team faced criticism for their performance, lack of goals, and players refusing to sing the national anthem. Former President Donald Trump also took a dig at Rapinoe, accusing her and the team of being openly hostile towards America. Journalist Megyn Kelly blamed Rapinoe for influencing the team against their own country, labeling it as shameful. Throughout her career, Rapinoe has been a controversial figure, refusing a White House trip, kneeling during the anthem, advocating for transgender rights, and fighting for equal pay. OutKick’s editorial criticized ESPN for turning the tribute into a political statement instead of focusing on Rapinoe’s achievements on the field. Former President Donald Trump also criticized the ESPN video, stating that it exemplifies the decline of the nation under President Joe Biden’s leadership.
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