Megan Rapinoe says ‘somebody needs to check on the Christians’ after criticism for ‘proof’ of God remark

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Former U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe addressed the controversy that surrounded the final match of her career when she said that her Achilles injury was "proof" that there was not a god, saying this week that there’s a "special place in hell" for those that celebrated it. 

During an appearance on the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast, Rapinoe opened up about the injury she suffered early on in the NWSL Championship match between OL Reign and NJ/NY Gotham on Nov. 11. 

Megan Rapinoe stays down after an injury as teammates check on her during the NWSL Championship game, Nov. 11, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

"It is sad," Rapinoe said, recalling the injury. "I wish that didn’t happen." 

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"I’m just thinking about my teammates coming over and – of course, it’s sad, but it's also like – I don’t know, it's kind of just like life. We want these perfect stories, and I’m like a controversial figure and having people lowkey celebrate it. But then also be so disingenuous about that that part is kinda funny too," Rapinoe added. 

"I’m like, ‘Wow, you guys are in a special place in hell that you’re celebrating this.’"

Rapinoe described the timing of her injury as a "tragically comedic ending." 

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"It’s not funny, but also this is how I live my life. There are so many more important things than this. And, of course, it’s sad, I don't think it takes anything away from my career." 

Megan Rapinoe is helped up by team officials after an injury during the NWSL Championship game, Nov. 11, 2023, in San Diego. (AP