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September 24, Megan Rapinoe stepped away from the U.S. women’s national soccer team.

Two days later, Kelly slammed the soccer star in an episode of her eponymous podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show.

behind She claimed the country made Rapinoe rich, ‘gave her a college scholarship’ and ‘gave her $7million a year reportedly in endorsements and fees’ for playing soccer.

‘She doesn’t say one word. She doesn’t touch her heart. She looks angry the entire time she’s out there,’ Kelly said.

‘She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden, the highest civilian honor in the land.

‘Her relationship with Sue Bird, a lesbian relationship, has been celebrated by virtually every magazine and in every media corner and still, she can’t find even the gesture of putting her hand on her heart.’

She accused the athlete of setting a poor example for young girls, including those in attendance at the game.

‘All I can say is, thank God those girls were looking forward and not looking back at Megan Rapinoe,’ Kelly said, adding that Rapinoe was ‘no role model.’

She finished emphatically: ‘And I hope she rides off into the sunset to be alone with Sue Bird. I hope I never have to listen to her comment on any soccer game or anything in the future because she doesn’t deserve it.’

Rapinoe’s refusal to sing the national anthem follows years of disruptive advocacy. Throughout her career, she remained a staunch advocate for equal pay and human rights.