Megan Rapinoe: Usa Legend Courts Controversy After Appearing to Laugh After Missing Penalty
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US legend Megan Rapinoe earned herself fierce criticism on social media after appearing to laugh in the immediate aftermath of missing a penalty for her nation at the Women's WorldCup.
The reigning champions came up against Sweden on Sunday, August 6, and were thoroughly dominant in 120 minutes but were met by a resolute Swedish defence throughout the game.
A goalkeeping masterclass from Sweden goalkeeperZecira Musovic also ensured the game meandered to penalties, and this is where everything went wrong for the US.
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FootballThree USA players missed their spot kicks, including the country's legend Megan Rapinoe as Sweden went on to win the game in extraordinary circumstances, as reported on Sky Sports.
Rapinoe angers fansDespite several USA stars missing their penalties, it as Rapinoe, who took the fourth spot kick, that caught the eye of the world for her reaction.
She stepped up to take her penalty, which she skied over the bar in Melbourne, and her immediate reaction appeared to show her in bouts of laughter.
Interestingly, as she jogged back to her teammates, she could still be seen smirking and laughing to herself, something that completely caught fans offguard.
Here are some fan reactions :
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