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ESPN - 2019/08/23
Juan Mata feels players should not just stick to playing football and instead follow the lead of figures like Megan Rapinoe. Juan Mata criticised racist comments aimed at Paul Pogba as "cowardly" in an interview with ESPN's Rob Dawson. MANCHESTER, England -- Juan Mata has urged more footballers to follow Megan Rapinoe's lead after she used this summer's World Cup to stand up for her beliefs. Rapinoe led the United States women to victory in France, while also becoming involved in a public spat with U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming "the administration doesn't fight for the same things we fight for." - Mata slams 'cowardly' racist abuse toward Pogba - Rapinoe says controversy helped secure World Cup title - Rapinoe to critics:... - Read More, Here