Haitian players at the World Cup want to bring joy to a punished country – 07/21/2023 – Sport
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Haiti’s opening match at the Women’s World Cup on Saturday could have “a very big impact” on a country that “is suffering”, captain Nerilia Mondesir said ahead of the opening game against reigning champions England.
In addition to the scarcity of resources and recognition that most female teams share, the Haitians also had to overcome the multiple challenges of the Caribbean country, the poorest in the Americas and hit by political, humanitarian, economic and health crises.
Therefore, Mondesir considers that the conquests they reach at the Worlds in Australia and New Zealand will transcend the sport.
“I think we can have a very big impact”, he said at a press conference in Brisbane (Australia). “We try to help people think of something beyond all the problems we have in the country.”
The difficulties made the Haitian team train and play in the neighboring Dominican Republic.
The team was drawn in Group D with China, Denmark and England and it will be a surprise if they pass this stage.
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