We believe there’s a superhero in each of us. True Superheroes celebrates people who’ve overcome adversity, made amazing contributions to society, and inspired others to do the same. Each week we nominate people in different fields. This week we focus on Soccer.
Lionel Messi
When he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency as a child, it seemed Leo Messi’s dreams of playing soccer for his local side were over. He went on to become arguably the greatest player in the history of the game, using his low center of gravity to great effect against larger, less agile opponents. Now there is just one question left to answer in his glittering career: can he claim the greatest footballing prize of all?
As a two-time World Cup winner and Olympic gold medallist, Megan Rapinoe is one of the most successful soccer players in history, but it’s her relentless activism that has led her to become the world’s most prominent gay athlete. This outspoken rebel has taken on the world’s most powerful men, from former President Trump to FIFA’s Gianni Infantino, and scored victories off the field that are nearly as remarkable as her exploits on the pitch.
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As a child, Marcus always ate well, but only because his mother would often go without food herself to ensure her children were fed. He’s gone on to take that lesson and apply it on a massive scale; he’s not just the UK’s most prominent - and effective - food poverty activist, but also the country’s most generous philanthropist, donating 125% of his annual income to charitable causes in 2021.
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