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“I'd be lying if I said I wasn't human and tears weren't rolling down my face and I wasn't pissed and I wasn't angry. There are lots of times that those emotions come out in my career.”

Quote by Carli Lloyd

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Carli Lloyd, born on July 16, 1982, is an accomplished American soccer player. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest female footballers in history for her exceptional skills and leadership on the field. more

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