In the world of eccentric billionaires and outspoken soccer stars, a new rivalry is brewing that’s captivating the attention of the masses. Elon Musk, the tech mogul with a penchant for flamboyant tweets and ambitious space ventures, has set his sights on none other than Megan Rapinoe, the renowned soccer icon known for her powerful kicks and unapologetic social activism.It all started with a seemingly innocuous tweet from Musk: “Just watched the Women’s World Cup, and I must say, that was a serious disappointment. The only thing more disrespectful than the performance was the attitude of some players. Won’t forget this one, @mPinoe.”Cue the virtual gasps and retweets as Musk’s followers wondered, “What on Earth is happening?” Could this be a random comment, or was it a calculated move to ignite a rivalry that would capture the world’s attention?

Knowing Musk’s affinity for mischief and Twitter shenanigans, the latter seems more plausible. And just like that, a storm of speculation was unleashed as fans and media alike tried to decipher the true meaning behind Musk’s enigmatic message.

Rapinoe, never one to back down from a challenge, took the bait and responded with her characteristic sass: “Well, Elon, maybe you should focus on building rockets instead of throwing shade at athletes. Just saying. 😉 #SorryNotSorry #YouCantAffordThisAttitude.”