President Barack Obama told the US 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ squad he'd be pulling for them as they represent the country on the world's biggest stage next month.Obama acknowledged that the footballing extravaganza didn't always resonate with US sports fans more atuned to baseball, basketball and gridiron football, but he told the team they had plenty of support."Everybody is going to be rooting for you. Although sometimes we don't remember here in the United States, this is going to be the biggest world [stage] and you're going to be representing all of us," he said. "We are incredibly proud of what you've done already."
Thursday, May 27, 2010
President Obama is behind USA
President Barack Obama told the US 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ squad he'd be pulling for them as they represent the country on the world's biggest stage next month.Obama acknowledged that the footballing extravaganza didn't always resonate with US sports fans more atuned to baseball, basketball and gridiron football, but he told the team they had plenty of support."Everybody is going to be rooting for you. Although sometimes we don't remember here in the United States, this is going to be the biggest world [stage] and you're going to be representing all of us," he said. "We are incredibly proud of what you've done already."
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