Megan Rapinoe calls Lionel Messi and Ronaldo cowards: Do they fear losing everything?
U.S. women's national team captain Megan Rapinoe has urged male stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Ibrahimovic to do more to tackle issues on racism and sexism in modern football.
34-year-old Rapinoe won the female Ballon d'Or award-- only the second in history -- on Monday after winning the World Cup, Golden Boot and Golden Ball in July.
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Speaking with organisers France Football after her Ballon d'Or victory, Rapinoe challenged Ronaldo, Messi and Ibrahimovic to follow her lead and be more active against problems in football.
"I want to shout: 'Cristiano, Lionel, Zlatan, help me!'" she said. "These big stars do not engage in anything when there are so many problems in men's football.
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