Milan, 24 July (LaPresse) – "It is an honour to be here on behalf of all the girls. I cannot hide my emotion at having given satisfaction to all the Italians who followed us. Article 33 of the recently amended Constitution emphasises the importance of sport as an educational tool for growth and social cohesion. For this reason, Tuesday's disappointment at coming within a whisker of the historic final is giving way to pride at having inspired millions of Italians and conveyed fundamental values for the growth of our society, such as inclusion, pride and determination." This was said by coach Andrea Soncin speaking at the meeting between the women's national football team and the President of the Republic at the Quirinale. "We have always felt the closeness of our country. Ours has been a cultural campaign that has shone a spotlight on women's football, which still encounters some resistance. Thanks to us, perhaps many parents will allow their daughters to follow their passion. Thanks to the federation, the movement is growing, and these girls are proving that when you believe in what you do, you can come close to even a dream that seems unattainable. We came back without a medal, but we are only at the beginning of our journey," he added.
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