Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have ended their relationship after nearly 10 years together. The two sports stars shared the news in a joint statement on social media, saying the decision was mutual and made with “love, respect, and care.” The update surprised fans because they were seen as one of the strongest couples in sports. Soon after, a report from the Daily Mail shared what may have led to their breakup.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird split after retirement struggles and growing distance
According to a source quoted by the Daily Mail, things started to change after both, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird stepped away from their playing careers. Sue Bird retired from basketball in 2022, and Megan Rapinoe followed in 2023 after finishing her soccer journey with the US women’s national team. When they were still playing, their busy schedules meant they spent time apart. That space, the source said, helped their relationship. But after retirement, they were around each other all the time, and that became difficult. The source explained, “They just couldn’t figure out retirement together. And a small disagreement would turn into a bigger thing.” Over time, those small issues began to build up.
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