'I am humbled' - United States star Megan Rapinoe awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden

United States icon Megan Rapinoe has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, becoming the first footballer to receive the honour. Rapinoe has been a legend of the game for United States, winning the World Cup on two occasions and landing the Ballon d’Or Femenin in 2019.

Ad/> But as well as her exploits on the field, she has been a champion of LGBT rights, racial equality and the campaign for equal pay. /> FootballCareer change? Harry Kane takes part in inaugural Icons Series golf event4 HOURS AGO President Biden recognised her achievements with the Medal of Freedom, which she will receive at the White House on July 7.

«U.S. Women’s National Team forward Megan Rapinoe will receive the nation’s highest civilian honour when the President of the United States awards her the Presidential Medal of Freedom on July 7 at the White House,» read a statement from US Soccer.

«The award recognises people who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavours. England ease past Switzerland in Euro 2022 warm-up match All you need to know ahead of England at Euro 2022 »Rapinoe is the first soccer player to receive the award and one of just six female athletes or coaches to be so honoured along fellow 2022 recipient and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles, tennis player and women’s rights pioneer Billie Jean King, 1932 Summer Olympics track and field gold medalist and professional golfer Babe Didrikson Zaharias, women’s basketball legend Pat Summitt and professional golfer Annika Sorenstam.