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Mikaela Shiffrin is one of the most prominent sports stars in the United States. But CNN reports the skier admits the "toxic" political climate makes her "scared" to air her views. Shiffrin is a two-time Olympic champion. She is well aware her growing fame means she will be questioned on a wide variety of social and political issues. Shiffrin is wary after seeing other athletes face a backlash for making a stand. ---If the whole political climate wasn't as toxic then maybe it would be more attractive.----
Megan Rapinoe recently said the U.S. women’s national soccer team doesn’t plan to visit the White House. According to the Huffington Post, she doesn’t think the team will get an invitation if they win the World Cup. Rapinoe said President Donald Trump avoids inviting a team that might decline the invitation. She then referred to the Golden State Warriors turning down an invitation and him saying he didn’t invite them.
CNN reports Italy is celebrating after it reached the knockout phase for the first time since 1991 at the Women's World Cup in France. Italy coach Milena Bertolini was quoted as saying by FIFA, "Emotions I'm feeling are of joy, sheer joy. We wanted to move on in the group phase and to do this after two matches is a great satisfaction for us. England will join Italy in the next round if it beats Argentina later on Friday. Italy failed to qualify for last year's Men's World Cup in Russia.
The United States defeated Thailand, 13-0, in the 2019 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. According to Business Insider, the team has been met with criticism. They were accused of unsportsman-like conduct. They were criticized for running up the score, celebrating late goals, and taunting the Thai team as they cried. Soccer analyst Alexi Lalas defended the team's behavior. However, he noted that this makes them the 'villains' of the tournament going forward. ---"The only thing the world likes more than watching a bully get punched in the nose is watching an American bully get punched in the nose."
(Reuters) - The United States’ record 13-0 drubbing of Thailand at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday did not sit well with everybody, with opinion divided on whether the team should have so mercilessly punished a hapless opponent. Soccer Football - Women's World Cup - Group F - United States v Thailand - Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims, France - June 11, 2019 Alex Morgan of the U.S. celebrates scoring their twelfth goal with Megan Rapinoe and team mates REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Striker Alex Morgan scored five times as the holders began their World Cup campaign with the largest margin of victory in either the men’s or women’s World Cup.
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