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USA FOOTBALL

Early day motion 1454, tabled 17 June 2002 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House sends its warmest congratulations to the USA football team and their coach Bruce Arena on their qualifying for the quarter-finals of the World Cup; was singularly impressed by the USA's stunning victories over the renowned footballing nations of Portugal and Mexico; deplores the failure of the US media; public and politicians to give proper recognition to the achievements of their national team; calls upon that country to join the real sporting world; and look forward to a USA victory over Germany and a possible match with England in the World Cup Final.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.