Watch: Sports World Reacts To Alex Morgan's Announcement

Watch Sports World Reacts To Alex Morgan's Announcement

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Alex Morgan is not happy with FIFA.

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The famous United States women's national team star is pushing the idea of FIFA handing over a sponsorship to Saudi Arabia.

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"I find it bizarre that FIFA has sought Saudi sponsorship for the Women's World Cup when I myself,

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Alex Morgan, will not even be supported and accepted in that country."

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He continued.

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"I think what Saudi Arabia could do is put effort into their women's team which was just formed a couple of years ago –

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and doesn't even have a current ranking within the FIFA ranking system,

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because of some of the games they've played. "

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Morgan's comments on FIFA went viral on social media on Wednesday.

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One fan wrote, "Always think there is something pure about women's football,

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they do it for the love of the game more than anyone."

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She also made some notable comments on transgender athletes.

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Morgan isn't shying away from controversial topics on Wednesday, that's for sure.

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