Quotes of the Day

Japanese players celebrate winning the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011.
Monday, Jul. 18, 2011

Open quoteMy football god made it possible to win against the United States for the first time. I think I definitely got some help.Close quote

  • NORIO SASAKI,
  • coach of the Japanese women's soccer team, on Japan's victory against the U.S. in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday
Photo: AP Photo / Martin Meissner | Source: NYT