“Strength To My Team” – Shakira Joins Soccer Superstars in Wishing Colombia as Their Dreamy World Cup Run Continues

We’ve finally reached the business end of the Women’s World Cup. While the USWNT’s elimination is one big story in itself, Colombia’s dreamy run is another major talking point. They’re into the quarterfinals after a narrow 1-0 qualification against Jamaica. Colombian pop icon, Shakira, has been quite vocal about her support for her national team, with several other renowned sportspersons and fellow comrades like Radamel Falcao joining in.

Colombia’s current run in the World Cup has been truly inspirational. A player from their team namely Linda Caicedo has a tear-jerking success story as she was once diagnosed with cancer.

Shakira and other Colombian athletes show some love to their women’s soccer team

Just yesterday, Colombia advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Catalina Usme’s goal after halftime proved to be enough to clinch a narrow win. While the team is out on the pitch making history, Shakira and many other renowned sportspersons expressed their support for the team. Undoubtedly, the Colombian team has managed to garner millions of eyes from across the globe with their dreamy World Cup run.

As always, the Colombian icon was out there supporting her team. She quoted, “Strength to my team tonight!!!”, as translated by DeepL.

Fellow Colombian, Radamel Falcao quoted, “You write the history. Pride is for the country”.

Liverpool’s Luis Diaz also had a short message for Colombia’s women’s team. “I’m with you to defend the flag and the colors that unite us, let’s go Colombia for this World Cup dream @FCFSeleccionCol”.

Colombian soccer legend, Ivan Ramiro Cordoba also cheered and motivated his country’s women before their clash against Jamaica.

Former Argentine soccer veteran Juan Pablo Sorin penned a lengthy message for the team. He wanted Colombia to win. From the looks of it, he was supporting the only South American team left in the competition.

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All in all, the Colombian women’s soccer team has received a lot of love. In Colombia’s dream ruby, the story and background of the player have caught the attention of many. Who is Linda Caicedo?

The inspirational story of Linda Caicedo

Colombia’s run in this World Cup has been nothing short of incredible. After pulling off wins against South Korea and Germany, they’ve narrowly knocked out Jamaica too. Apart from the country’s impressive performances, a certain Linda Caicedo’s story has also gained a lot of attention. After getting diagnosed with cancer at the age of just 15, the 18-year-old made a steady recovery and now plays for Real Madrid.

Most importantly, she is an important part of the squad at such a young age. She has scored a few important goals for her country during this campaign too. Shakira’s home country will now face the Lionesses, England, in the quarterfinal. Without a doubt, that will be a tough clash for the Colombians, but you just never know what can happen these days, do you?

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