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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Contest - Sponsor: Mark Toney

August 11, 2023

For two weeks, at all hours, I watched FIFA games Familiarizing myself with all the players' names But I won't be viewing the World Cup anymore after the favored U. S. team was unable to score Too much drama was promoted, so it would seem over not singing the National Anthem, but I'd deem their focus was on winning, as I think it should be and not on patriotic agendas, "My country tis of thee." A penguin (mascot) waddles so he can't play football If he had tried, he'd have stumbled and taken a fall Not once did I hear his name, Tazunis, mentioned I don't think that slight of him was well intentioned The U.S. team was defeated by Sweden in overtime Their goalie, Zecira Musovic, played a game sublime Time after time her heroic efforts prevented a score No goals had been made, but the game was not a bore U.S. women won the first tourney game by one goal but wouldn't "Do it Again" and lost their favorite role They didn't play, "Beyond Greatness," not even close It was time they fly home and to Australia say, "Adios."

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Date: 8/23/2023 12:51:00 PM
Lin, after reading your poem and experiencing for myself "The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat," I can appreciate the practical balance that you display. And what's up with their mascot the penguin, right?! Congratulations on your first-place win!
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Date: 8/13/2023 8:34:00 AM
I've noticed a lot of sports are getting dragged into politics, it really shouldn't happen. When I hear sports people spout politics, I bring out the imaginary baseball bat and go for them. Actually feeling quite good now.
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Date: 8/13/2023 8:37:00 AM
lol Paul. Sign me up and hand me a bat! I agree with you.
Date: 8/12/2023 11:14:00 AM
I dislike when certain players politicize the sport. Now is the perfect time for love.and unity as a nation, not division. We need a hero for all our sakes..lovely Lin
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Date: 8/12/2023 1:22:00 PM
I did a double take when I saw your name. I'm SO happy to see you and hope all is well in your part of the world. Politics has become intertwined in everything in the last decade. I'm sick of all the tit for tat arguments. That's no way to run a country, only ruin it. I don't see anyone being mentioned that would be a hero we so desperately need. I'm sincerely delighted you're still around, T.
Date: 8/11/2023 10:08:00 AM
Glad to see soccer fans. I watch all the games. Losing a game is not a dishonor at any time. You win some, lose some. US team was unlucky to lose anyway. They will come back.
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Date: 8/12/2023 1:19:00 PM
Thanks Jay. I'm a fan of many sports. It's important to remember that it's a game, and one that lives don't hinge upon.

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