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Already scorer twice in the previous round against Spain, Megan Rapinoe put it back on June 28 in the quarterfinals of the World Cup football against France (2-1). The American is not one of those who are hiding. She has strong ideas, talent on the ball and a mission in progress: lead Team USA to the top while titillating Donald Trump.
From our special envoy to the Parc des Princes de Paris,
A new obstacle to pass. After a first round in the form of a walk, the selection of the United States pained but tamed Spain in the round of 16 (2-1). And it is on the same score that the world champions won on Friday, June 28, against the team of France in the quarterfinals. Yes, the Blues were at home and had their audience. Yes, the Blue has grazed the equalizer over the last ten minutes strained.
But no, the "Stars and Stripes" did not crack. Megan Rapinoe did the right thing to scalp France at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
"It's beautiful, tonight! "
A direct free kick from the 5th minute, then the goal of the break after the hour of play; it's a second consecutive double for the one that bears the number 15. In front of the Spanish, the native of Redding (California) had scored twice, each time on penalty. In this dominant team, the superstar is Alex Morgan, one of the most talented and the most media players in the world. But in this World Cup, the most prominent American is Megan Rapinoe.
" It's beautiful, tonight! Exclaimed, in French, the player of the match in a press conference. In Shakespeare's tongue, the medium with pink-tinted hair continued, " That's all we can desire. I do not have many World Cups left. The fans were amazing, they encouraged us throughout the game. It was incredible. There was so much energy in the stadium tonight. It's a great performance from our group. "
" We're qualified for the next round, that's all that matters. We will not forget Paris. (...) When we arrive at this stage of the competition, it is to win. Every team has to think like that, "she added. The spirit of conquest, always, in the words of Megan Rapinoe.
A talented player, she joined the anti-Trump
Olympic champion in 2012, world champion in 2015, Megan Rapinoe shares the same goal as her teammates: to keep the world title, which only the Germans have achieved in 2003 and 2007. The Americans are two steps from this goal. This is the major goal. But for Rapinoe, there are other challenges ahead.
Strong in mouth, the Seattle player, passed by Olympique Lyonnais in 2013-2014, joined the contingent of American sportsmen and women who defied Donald Trump. In 2016, she had already shown solidarity with the movement launched by Colin Kaepernick , the American footballer (not to be confused with soccer), who denounced the police violence against African Americans by kneeling during the American anthem . While a candidate for the White House, Trump had seen red.
Even today, Rapinoe does not sing the national anthem. Openly lesbian, the footballer assumes in this way his convictions and his rejection of the policy led by the current US president, which she considers as hostile against LGBT people. And when sport and geopolitics mingle, it can spark. In general, the sportsmen, Trump adore them (Mike Tyson, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady ...) or the honors (LeBron James, Colin Kaepernick, Stephen Curry ...).
During the week, the American midfielder added a layer. When an American media asked her if she would be going to the White House if she was invited, Megan Rapinoe answered tacitly, " I will not go to the White House. The same decision as the basketball players of the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia Eagles footballers, who had refused to go there, as is the custom for the national champions.
A filigree scramble of the World goal
Donald Trump has gone through Twitter, his favorite communication tool, to catch the international fly. " Megan should never disrespect our country, the White House and our flag. I'm a big fan of the US team and women's football, but Megan should first WIN before SPEAKING! He had written, before inviting all of Team USA, regardless of their final result.
The day before the quarter against the Blue, Megan Rapinoe had maintained its position. She had also sent a message to her teammates: " I encourage them to think about this forum, which could telescope with an administration that does not think like us and does not fight for the same things as what we are fighting for. "
On the field, the scorer responded to the US President for the first time by sending his team to the semi-finals. There is still a way to victory. Next step: England in the semi-final, in Lyon on July 2nd. We can count on Megan Rapinoe to get back on track, especially since between the half and the potential final on July 7, she will celebrate her 34th birthday (July 5). No doubt a second world title would make a nice gift. Jill Ellis did not have the slightest concern about the possible repercussions of the Rapinoe-Trump pass. The coach of the Americans simply summarizes: " He is an extraordinary personality. She loves to live these moments. She was amazing tonight. "