U.S. women’s national team star Alex Morgan said Friday she was surprised by the backlash she received for her celebration after scoring a goal against England in Tuesday’s semifinal match at the Women’s World Cup.
Morgan, who turned 30 on Tuesday, scored the game’s deciding goal in the 31st minute and rejoiced by sipping an imaginary cup of tea, ruffling the feathers of some who viewed the display as excessive and unacceptable behavior.
“I feel that there is some sort of double standard for females in sports to feel like we have to be humble in our successes and have to celebrate, but not too much or in a limited fashion,” Morgan told reporters.