In a surprising turn of events, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has reportedly banned soccer star Megan Rapinoe from all of his restaurants. The decision, announced through a spokesperson, comes after an alleged altercation between Ramsay and Rapinoe during a private event at one of his upscale eateries. According to sources, the confrontation escalated quickly, with Ramsay ultimately deciding that Rapinoe’s presence was no longer welcome at any of his dining establishments.

The ban has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with supporters of both Ramsay and Rapinoe chiming in. Ramsay, known for his no-nonsense attitude and high standards, reportedly felt that Rapinoe’s behavior was unacceptable, prompting the drastic measure.

Rapinoe, celebrated for her achievements on the soccer field and her vocal advocacy for social justice, has yet to publicly respond to the ban. The incident has fueled ongoing debates about public figures’ behavior and the expectations placed upon them in private and professional settings.

This bold move by Ramsay underscores his commitment to maintaining the ambiance and standards of his restaurants, regardless of a patron’s celebrity status. As the story unfolds, it remains to be seen whether there will be any further developments or responses from Rapinoe’s camp.

Megan Rapinoe: ‘I’m Particularly And Uniquely And Very Deeply American’

The U.S. women’s national soccer team co-captain said that she stands “for honesty and for truth and for wanting to have the conversation.”

Megan Rapinoe has responded to critics who claim she’s “un-American” for her vocal criticisms of President Donald Trump.

The U.S. women’s national soccer team co-captain told reporters that she is “particularly and uniquely and very deeply American.”

“If we want to talk about the ideals that we stand for, all the songs and the anthem and sort of what we were founded on, I think I’m extremely American,” she explained.

The star became the center of controversy after a video resurfaced of the athlete, saying she’s “not going to the fucking White House” if the team wins the World Cup. Trump used Twitter to slam the soccer star, who’s called him a racist and misogynist, but she doubled down. Speaking with reporters, Rapinoe said that “maybe you don’t agree with every single way that I do it or [what] gets discussed. I know I am not perfect.”

“But I know I stand for honesty and for truth and for wanting to have the conversation,” she said. “And for looking at the country honestly and saying, ‘Yes, we are a great country and there are so many things that are amazing and I feel very fortunate to be in this country’ … But also that doesn’t mean we can’t get better.”

She added that while she believes the country was founded on many great ideals, it was also founded on slavery. She challenged people to be open to dialogue around the topic “so we can reconcile that and hopefully move forward and make this country better for everyone.”

Rapinoe has protested the administration for some time. Back in 2016, she began kneeling during the national anthem in solidarity with football player Colin Kaepernick, who used the gesture to protest against racism and police brutality.

During her recent World Cup matches, Rapinoe did not participate in the national anthem, refusing to put her hand over her heart.

WNBA player Sue Bird, Rapinoe’s girlfriend, has backed the soccer player. She recently penned a piece entitled “So the President F**king Hates My Girlfriend” in which Bird dragged Trump for his attacks on the soccer player.

“Some of it is kind of funny … but like in a REALLY? REALLY? THIS GUY??? kind of way. Like, dude — there’s nothing better demanding your attention??” Bird wrote of Trump’s tweets. “It would be ridiculous to the point of laughter, if it wasn’t so gross.”

The U.S. women’s national soccer team faces off against the Netherlands in the World Cup finals on Sunday.