Target of Trump's tweets, Rapinoe responds with goals


Jun 28, 2019; Paris, FRANCE; United States forward Megan Rapinoe (15) celebrates after scoring a goal against France in the second half of a quarterfinal match in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 at Parc des Princes. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports

PARIS (Reuters) - If you are going to make yourself the center of attention, particularly in the often bitterly hostile world of modern American politics, you better be on your game.

United States winger Megan Rapinoe was in the spotlight again on Friday after a week in which she was the target of critical tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump, having said she would not visit the White House if they won the World Cup.

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