For me, I want to put football in the best possible way: where the girls play professionally, get the sponsorships they deserve, and set themselves up after football so that they're not struggling and asking themselves what they're going to do.
Interpretation
Fran Kirby emphasizes the importance of professional opportunities and support for women in football.
In this quote, Fran Kirby expresses her desire for women's football to be recognized and valued at the same level as men's. She advocates for professional support, sponsorship, and career development for female athletes, highlighting the need for comprehensive structures that ensure women's success and financial stability in and after their sports careers, thus eliminating the concerns of what comes next after their playing days are over.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a sports conference.
Aw, everybody knows that game, the day I hit the homer off ole Charlie Root there in Wrigley Field, the day October first, the third game of that thirty-two World Series. But right now I want to settle all arguments. I didn't exactly point to any spot, like the flagpole. Anyway, I didn't mean to, I just sorta waved at the whole fence, but that was foolish enough. All I wanted to do was give that thing a ride... outta the park... anywhere.
Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead.
You must understand as a kid of color in those days, the Harlem Globetrotters were like being movie stars.
When I go home every night, I can look in the mirror and say I have given 110 per cent for Newcastle United. If people aren't happy with that, I can't give any more.
There are footballers who are very good playing on the outside but don't know what to do inside. Then there are players who are very good inside but don't have the physique, the legs, to go outside.
The only thing 'championship' about Wimbledon is its prestige.
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