Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Announce Breakup After Over a Decade Together
Why Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird are breaking up. Soccer and basketball icons explain decision
Hindustan Times
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Soccer star Megan Rapinoe and basketball player Sue Bird have announced their breakup after more than ten years together. In a heartfelt statement, they expressed gratitude for their shared experiences and emphasized their continued respect and love for each other despite the separation.
- 01Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have ended their relationship after over a decade.
- 02The couple got engaged in October 2020 but have decided to separate amicably.
- 03They announced the end of their joint podcast, 'A Touch More'.
- 04The duo first met during the 2016 Rio Olympics and began dating later that year.
- 05They made history as the first same-sex couple on the cover of ESPN The Magazine's 'Body Issue'.
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Megan Rapinoe, a prominent soccer player, and Sue Bird, a celebrated basketball player, have announced their breakup after more than ten years together. In a joint statement shared on Instagram, they expressed that the decision to separate was made with love and respect for one another. The couple, who got engaged in October 2020, has also decided to end their joint podcast, 'A Touch More'. They reflected on their journey together, which included significant milestones both personally and professionally, such as being the first same-sex couple featured on the cover of ESPN The Magazine's 'Body Issue' in 2018. Their relationship began in 2016 after they met at the Rio Olympics, and they have supported each other through their respective careers, with Bird retiring from the WNBA in 2022 and Rapinoe stepping away from professional soccer in 2023. Despite the breakup, they emphasized the deep bond they share and their gratitude for the support from their community.
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