The Colombian U-17 women’s team achieved something that no national soccer team had achieved; reach a final and win a silver medal. Although everyone wanted first place and the World Cup title in India, as Linda Caicedo herself reflected, it is clear that second place is a triumph for these young players.
And yes, a victory that not only overcomes the rivals they left behind on the way to the final, but also defeats difficulties, lack of conditions, short-term leagues and little support for women’s football that is seen day by day. day. That united a large part of the country, which witnessed the great campaign of ‘la tricolor’ that took the country to the highest point in all of history.
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However, there is another sector, it seems to be a minority, that saw Linda’s sad face and judged her because they considered that it was not the attitude to honor the good campaign. Some, with a more “spicy” reading, said it was to see the directors of the Colombian Football Federation appear on the Fifa platform of honor.
What they said about Linda Caicedo’s face, during the U-17 Women’s World Cup award ceremony
Something must be taken into account, which is very important in this type of competition, and it is the age of those who are competing to become the best in the world. And in the specific case of Linda Caicedo, aged 16, he had all the ambition and desire to keep the title and that is why he had the prizes for second best player (Silver Ball), third scorer (Bronze Boot) and the medal she received, along with her other teammates.
These were some of the comments that were seen on Twitter at the time of the ceremony: “Linda Caicedo seems not to have accepted defeat with dignity”, “Terrible example Linda Caicedo provides. Smiling for achievement teaches more”, “Why? That face and behavior of Linda Caicedo as if she had stolen the game “, “I understand Linda Caicedo, Lionel Messi is the same but I don’t see him being judged for pouting when he loses”, “Linda Caicedo’s tears and sad face move even the most insensitive”.
“Linda Caicedo’s face says it all. She knows that collective titles are more valuable than individual ones”, “I would also have the face of Linda Caicedo if I had to shake hands with Jesurum”, “Linda Caicedo’s attitude is quite telling. May this historic achievement serve so that the women’s league has a real place and support in the country and that, incidentally, Ramón Jesurún finally leaves, “they added.
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But, in contrast to his face of annoyance at the defeat against Spain, The player gave an interview to the special envoy of Win Sports and apologized to the country for not getting the title. Perhaps this was not seen by those who criticized her for something as natural as showing sadness and disagreement.
“The defeat hurts a lot, because this team, I feel, deserved it. She worked, from the beginning, to get here and bring us that beautiful cup, which he wanted. I couldn’t sleep last night because I was thinking about it. But hey, thank the Colombians, I know that today was a historic day. Not just for them, but for us. He doesn’t get the cup, but there is gratitude and forgiveness for, perhaps, not getting what everyone wanted, “said Linda.
Thus it was clear that it was neither bad temper, nor bad gesture, nor rudeness of Linda Caicedo, his face was a reflection of what many have felt in life and that is the day to day of football. Because there is only one winner, at the end of a long road. Although they are already winners and they showed it to the entire world of football.
