Japan team captain Homare Sawa stands for the national anthem prior to a 2011 Women's World Cup Group B match against Mexico.

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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - JULY 1: Japan team captain Homare Sawa stands for the national anthem prior to a 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Group B match against Mexico July 1, 2011 at FIFA Women's World Cup Stadium in Leverkusen, Germany. Editorial use only.

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Size: 3054px × 4582px
Location: FIFA Women's World Cup Stadium, Leverkusen, Germany
Photo credit: © Jonathan Larsen/Diadem Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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