United States women's national team midfielder Korbin Albert apologized on Thursday for previous social media activity that appeared to support anti-LGBTQIA+ content, and for purportedly liking an Instagram post that made light of Megan Rapinoe's torn Achilles in her final professional game.
Albert's social media activity in question surfaced early this week, including screengrabs of her liking a post that appeared to celebrate Rapinoe's injury in the 2023 NWSL championship in November.on Nov. 11, ending her career watching from the sideline as her Seattle Reign FC team lost to Gotham FC, 2-1.
Rapinoe posted a message to her Instagram story on Thursday prior to Albert's apology:"For people who want to hide behind 'my beliefs,' I would just ask one question, are you making any type of space safer, more inclusive, more whole, any semblance of better, bringing the best out of anyone? Rapinoe signed the note:"Yours, Truly, #15" -- with the number underscored. The two-time World Cup winner with the U.S. strongly advocated for LGBTQIA+ rights throughout her career.
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