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Rose Lavelle was one of the breakout stars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. Her goal in the tournament decider showcased everything that is special about the Cincinnati-born midfielder: creativity, drive and quality.
Inspired by her predecessors 20 years ago, despite being just 24 herself, Lavelle arrived into the USA women's side as part of a new generation of stars, who assimilated fantastically with the 2015 winners to continue what she sees as a long-running legacy of "never-say-die, never-quit mentality".
FIFA.com caught up with the adidas Bronze Ball winner in the midst of the national team's victory tour and the business end of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) to hear her reflections on a whirlwind few months and the achievement of a dream in France.
Rose Lavelle was one of the breakout stars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. Her goal in the tournament decider showcased everything that is special about the Cincinnati-born midfielder: creativity, drive and quality.
Inspired by her predecessors 20 years ago, despite being just 24 herself, Lavelle arrived into the USA women's side as part of a new generation of stars, who assimilated fantastically with the 2015 winners to continue what she sees as a long-running legacy of "never-say-die, never-quit mentality".
FIFA.com caught up with the adidas Bronze Ball winner in the midst of the national team's victory tour and the business end of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) to hear her reflections on a whirlwind few months and the achievement of a dream in France.
It felt like we were everyone’s most-loved team and most-hated team at the same time. People like to perceive that as arrogant or cocky but I don’t think it was. I felt like it was a confidence.
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It has certainly been an intense year for Alex Morgan, both in terms of emotions and sporting drama. Preparing the defence of your world title can be physically and mentally demanding, and even more so when you have the responsibility that comes with being co-captain.
After the highs of being crowned world champions in Lyon in July, the USA players had to return directly to their clubs to resume their league duties. Morgan, however, had the frustration of not being able to help her side, Orlando Pride, after a stress injury to her right knee put her out of action for several months.
Having been voted second in the race for The Best FIFA Women's Player award, we caught up with the US superstar to discuss her rollercoaster year, the significance of their triumph in France and the impact it had off the field.
It has certainly been an intense year for Alex Morgan, both in terms of emotions and sporting drama. Preparing the defence of your world title can be physically and mentally demanding, and even more so when you have the responsibility that comes with being co-captain.
After the highs of being crowned world champions in Lyon in July, the USA players had to return directly to their clubs to resume their league duties. Morgan, however, had the frustration of not being able to help her side, Orlando Pride, after a stress injury to her right knee put her out of action for several months.
Having been voted second in the race for The Best FIFA Women's Player award, we caught up with the US superstar to discuss her rollercoaster year, the significance of their triumph in France and the impact it had off the field.
I was able to grow into my role [as a captain] over the last three years. I was ready to take that on in this World Cup.
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After beating fellow finalists Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk to the award, the 32-year-old Argentinian star shared his views of the evening with FIFA and looked back on his award-winning season.
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Milan’s Teatro alla Scala acclaimed #TheBest, joined by the great and good of the beautiful ga,e. Lionel Messi collected the Best FIFA Men’s Player award for the first time, though it is the sixth time that he has been recognised by world football’s governing body as the player of the year.
After beating fellow finalists Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk to the award, the 32-year-old Argentinian star shared his views of the evening with FIFA and looked back on his award-winning season.
He reflects on a "strange" season, helping through the next generation of Barcelona starlets and gives an insight into the rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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