Enes Kanter Freedom challenged former U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe to a one-on-one match, offering a $5 million charity donation if she beats him.
Freedom issued the challenge during an appearance on “Fox News @ Night” after seeing Rapinoe criticize him on her podcast.
“So, Megan Rapinoe, I’m speaking directly to you. After your washed-up career, you’ve been seeking attention, and I will give you that attention because I’m a nice guy,” Freedom said.
“… So here I am, I am offering you $5 million to any charity you want. If you beat me 1-on-1 in soccer, I promise you, any charity you want, I will be donating $5 million.”
Freedom said he would choose the time and location before adding:
“You were seeking attention, and here it is.”
He also criticized Rapinoe over her position on transgender participation in women’s sports.
“You are one of those female athletes that advocate in males playing in women’s sports.”
The challenge comes amid Freedom’s controversial effort to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. He has been posting workout videos while describing his preparation as his “transition to the WNBA.”
Freedom was also recently removed from a Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever game following a heated exchange with Natasha Cloud.
Meanwhile, Cameron Brink reportedly called him “a stupid piece of s–t” and accused him of trying to “stay relevant.”
Despite the criticism, Freedom has continued his WNBA campaign and has now extended his public dispute to Rapinoe.
