“We were exhausted [watching] at halftime because they went 200 miles an hour — boom, boom, boom, boom, boom! Technically unbelievable perfection. It was just sprinting for 90 minutes. Andthat is the soccer we want to see because it makes you understand where these teams are coming from. So this is a huge showcase for the game in the United States and for our players. This is what wewant. It is such a gift to host a Copa America, to have these teams come to our country and showcase wonderful soccer.”

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