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“You’ve Made Me a Hero”: President Joe Biden Credited Megan Rapinoe for Helping Him Impress His Grandchildren Once

Published 08/22/2022, 10:45 AM EDT

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Megan Rapinoe is an American soccer legend. Having led from the front, Megan has an illustrious sporting career. She is the caption of the United States National Team and OL Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Megan received the prestigious Ballon d’Or Féminin for her contribution to the sport.

The crafty skills that Megan displays on the field are exceptional. In a recently resurfaced video, the winger is seen conversing with  President Joe Biden and his wife.

Megan gets her credit from the Prez 

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In the fun interaction, Biden,  Megan, and Jill are undoubtedly seen having fun. Biden takes a moment to appreciate Megan for her contribution. He further states that his granddaughter is a huge soccer fan. Speaking for himself, President Biden adds, I was a pretty good athlete.”

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When talking about the USWNT’s bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics, Joe Biden said he could not help but ask his granddaughter about her favorite moments. To which the little one replied, “When Carli scored from midfield, that was it.” Talking about her next favorite moment, She further added, Then in the finals, Megan scored two goals that won the final round.”

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Biden goes on to thank Megan for signing out tee, which he, in turn, gave to his granddaughter. He could not help but pop how it made her happy. Addressing Megan, he adds, “You’ve made me a hero.” 

The courage that Megan displays on the field is praiseworthy. Having led her team in winning many crucial matches, Megan Rapinoe is undeniably one of the best American women’s soccer players.

Megan Rapinoe braving the odds

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Growing up in a big household, childhood days were not easy for Megan. She had her fair set of hurdles and setbacks. But nothing was strong enough to make her stop.

Megan often finds herself amid controversies and public backlash for her outspoken nature. Regardless of their opinions, she never fails to perform on the field. She was recently rewarded with the prestigious ‘Presidential Medal of Freedom’ for her contributions off the field.

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A living legend and true inspiration, Megan Rapinoe is not just a great soccer player but also a shining example of a person who dared to dream.

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Mubhaswara Ahamed

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Mubhaswara Ahamed is working as a US Sports Author for Essentially Sports. Having completed a Grad degree in English Literature from Calcutta University, Mubhaswara was introduced to the world of sports by her father. She always had a passion for games.
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Rupak Kumar Jha