U.S. women's national team star Megan Rapinoe was careful to dismiss a possible election challenge against President Donald Trump as she addressed fans on the team's homecoming from the Women's World Cup.
Rapinoe played a key role in the team that surged to World Cup success in France, culminating in Sunday's victory over Netherlands in the final.
The 34-year-old topped the scoring charts in the competition alongside team-mate Alex Morgan and England's Ellen White and also took the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player.
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Rapinoe additionally made the headlines for extra-footballing reasons as the competition rolled on.