Viral Video of Megan Rapinoe Sparks Backlash
Resurfaced Clip Draws AttentionAmerican soccer star Megan Rapinoe is under fire after a video from the 2019 ESPY Awards resurfaced. The clip, now viewed over 2.7 million times, shows Rapinoe dismissing a young fan who approached her for an autograph.
The Moment That Sparked OutrageDuring the awards event in Los Angeles, a young boy nervously offered Rapinoe a football to sign. Although she signed it, she never looked at him or spoke a word. Instead, she turned to another guest, ignoring the child completely. In the background, one man appeared visibly stunned—he held his head in his hands.
Social Media ReactionThe tweet sharing the video came with a harsh caption:“Imagine being such an arrogant narcissist that you don’t even look at a young fan and acknowledge them when signing a ball. This is Megan Rapinoe in a nutshell…”It quickly ignited debate across social platforms.