Published 16:43 IST, September 30th 2019
Megan Rapinoe: Will the American star move to Real Madrid?
Megan is an American professional football player. Real Madrid are looking to sign Megan Rapinoe for their 2020 squad. Read more about her transfer news
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Women's football has grown by a big margin on club and international level. Primera Division dominating Spanish club, Real Madrid, have confirmed that they are forming a women's team by next year. The men's Spanish league is popularly known as LaLiga while the women's league is addressed as Primera Division. It seems that they are looking to create a star-studded team by showing interest in signing Megan Rapinoe. Megan Rapinoe is an American professional footballer player, who recently won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup with USA. She is currently leading the Reign FC squad in National Women's Soccer League (in the US).
Megan Rapinoe to Real Madrid?
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez wants to take women's football seriously, and it has been confirmed that they are looking to bing in The Best FIFA Women's Player 2019, Megan Rapinoe. Real Madrid are going to try hard to build a squad that not only dominates Primera Division but also challenges for all titles. Currently, the team is called Club Deportivo Tacon and Rapinoe will be an excellent choice for the famous club. She is known for her football skill but also for her speeches and interviews off the field. A report has confirmed that the American star had admitted she might want to end her career in Spain. Rapinoe also says that Barcelona's gameplay is magical and inspiring. She also said that Barcelona is always going to be number one in her heart. Megan Rapinoe will surely be an asset for Real Madrid in order to compete with Barca and Atletico Madrid, who have the strongest squads in Primera Division currently.
Megan Rapinoe's history and stats
Megan Rapinoe is a very popular face in women's football and is a great leader. She mostly plays as a left-winger and her craft style play is very popular. She shook the world with a perfect cross to Abby Wambach in the 122nd minute of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal against Brazil which was the equaliser and eventually won the game for the Americans. The same goal was given ESPN's 2011 ESPY Award for Best Play of the Year. She has also won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. The FIFA Player of the Year will be a perfect choice for Real Madrid as an addition to their squad.
Updated 18:20 IST, September 30th 2019