"The Best" awards rewarded the best players according to FIFA. Lionel Messi was crowned right in front of favourite Virgil Van Dijk and his eternal enemy, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Sexist remarks
As in any ceremony, the athletes present walked on the red carpet and gave interviews. Both Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe answered reporters’ questions.
Of course, if Virgil said this about Ms Rapinoe, she'd accuse him of being a sexist pig..... https://t.co/NOV1xJB4jJ
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 24, 2019
When one journalist asked them who they thought should win "The Best" award, the two world champions responded that they wanted to see Virgil Van Dijk win.
But Megan Rapinoe's reason for naming him was somewhat inappropriate. Indeed, she explained that he should take home the award for best player "just for how cute he is."
theres nothing wrong with Megan Rapinoe saying Virgil Van Dyke is cute (shes a lesbian anyway tho) theres also nothing wrong with any Man or Woman thinking someone else is fit! it dosnt mean u dont respect them for what they do! ignore the loons that want to decide how ppl think
— lee harwood (@lharwood) September 24, 2019
Outraged Twitter users called her out for being a hypocrite, pointing out that if the tables were turned, she'd accuse Virgil of being a misogynist. She has yet to apologize for her comment.
Indeed this is a double standard that may anger even feminists.
