Former US women’s national football team star Megan Rapinoe said attempts to prevent transgender athletes competing in women’s sport amount to an “attack on women in society”. Her comments place the debate over eligibility rules within a broader argument about women’s rights and social inclusion.

The article reports Rapinoe’s view but provides no further detail in the supplied text about a specific law, event or policy proposal. The issue remains contentious, with supporters of restrictions citing fairness and safety in female sport, while opponents argue they exclude transgender people.