Rapinoe claims women's Ballon d'Or, Alisson wins best keeper

December 2, 2019 Megan Rapinoe of the United States wins the Women's Ballon d'Or and thanks on the screen REUTERS

Megan Rapinoe won the women's Ballon d'Or award on Monday after leading the United States to a record-extending fourth World Cup title in France this year.

The 34-year-old midfielder, the standout player at the June-July tournament, succeeded Norway's Ada Hegerberg who did not take part in the World Cup.