World reacts to US win over Japan in Women’s World Cup final
Political and sporting leaders took to social media to express their thoughts on Sunday’s women’s World Cup final between the the United States and Japan in Vancouver.
The Americans won the match 5-2 to clinch the title for the first time, with Carli Lloyd scoring three of her team’s goals.
“Good luck to the U.S. Women’s National Team in the World Cup Final!” —President Obama #SheBelieves pic.twitter.com/UlONxdmVjl
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 5, 2015
“Japan’s Nadeshiko were runner’s up for Women’s World Cup. They went to the final two consecutive times and they united to play hard till the end. They gave courage to the Japanese people.” – Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
#W杯 で日本代表「#なでしこジャパン」が準優勝となりました。２大会連続で決勝に進出し、チーム一丸となって最後まで試合に臨む姿は、国民に勇気を与えてくれました。同時に優勝したアメリカチームに心からのお祝いをお送りしたいと思います。 — 安倍晋三 (@AbeShinzo) July 6, 2015
A #FIFAWWC hat-trick for the #USA. Congratulations on becoming the 1st team to win 3 Women’s World Cups @ussoccer_wnt pic.twitter.com/eqw3rXIEJ7
— Joseph S Blatter (@SeppBlatter) July 6, 2015
Here’s to fearless women chasing their goals. Congratulations, Team #USA! —H — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 6, 2015
Fitting end to 4th of July weekend. Congrats @CarliLloyd and #USWNT on their 3rd World Cup title! — Jeb Bush (@JebBush) July 6, 2015
Love watching history being made. There is nothing like it. Go USA!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) July 6, 2015
Way to go @ussoccer_wnt !!! World Cup champs!! #USA
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) July 6, 2015
Well Done. @ussoccer_wnt #USA #WWC2015 — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 6, 2015
amazing performance #USWNT !! Congrats Jill and the entire team!! WORLD CHAMPIONS!!! pic.twitter.com/ZjVzmL95mA
— Jürgen Klinsmann (@J_Klinsmann) July 6, 2015
“Well done #JPN! We are proud of what you achieved at the #FIFAWWC.” – Asian Football Confederation. – –
Am so proud of you, Nadeshiko. Entire nation is, again, encouraged by your earnest effort. Thank you, #FIFAWWC15Final — SHINJI KAGAWA / 香川真司 (@S_Kagawa0317) July 6, 2015
“They always provide a dream. The fact that they got to the final shows how strong they are. We (the men) must learn from them.” – Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki.
Congrats ladies! Proud of you aboard @Space_Station. #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/KIsaj16TLb
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) July 6, 2015
