Regarding the FIFA Women¡¯s World Cup soccer finale: My congratulations to the Japanese team for a brilliant display of teamwork, discipline, determination and patience. The whole world watched how this team handled a much bigger opponent.
That both sides showed good sportsmanship throughout the game is a testament, and encouragement to younger people, that such games are possible. Even though I¡¯m not a soccer fan, I thoroughly enjoyed the game ¡ª regardless of who won ¡ª because it was a clean game and because both sides did their utmost to demonstrate their skills and strategies.
There were beautiful plays and beautiful moments. Absolutely exciting! So thank you to the women¡¯s soccer team, coaches and staff ¡ª you made Japan proud!
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