Does losing teach you more than winning? Yesterday, England lost out in the women's World Cup final with a 1 – 0 defeat against Spain. But is it really all bad news?
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Heartbreak for Lionesses in final showdown
Does losing teach you more than winning? Yesterday, England lost out in the women's World Cup final with a 1 - 0 defeat against Spain. But is it really all bad news?
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For England, it was a heartbreaking day. Spain had won the women's World Cup - 1 - 0. England had lost out at the last moment.
But even though they lost in the final, the match was a huge moment for women's football in England. The players have become famous across the country. They are now role modelsPeople you can look up to, who set a good example. for millions of girls.
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Is winning what really matters anyway? Losing, some claim, teaches us much more.
Losing can teach us how to cope when things do not turn out how you wanted. It also teaches us how to work hard when things are tough and how to be resilientTough or able to cope with difficulty. .
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Does losing teach you more than winning?
Yes! Losing can be tough, but it also gives you the chance to learn. When you lose, you are forced to look at your weaknesses and how you can improve.
No! Winning makes you more confidentWhen you are very sure of yourself or your ability to do something. . It shows you that you can achieve even greater things in the future.
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Role models - People you can look up to, who set a good example.
Resilient - Tough or able to cope with difficulty.
Confident - When you are very sure of yourself or your ability to do something.
Heartbreak for Lionesses in final showdown
Agonising: England could not hide their disappointment after their 1 – 0 defeat to Spain in Sydney. Glossary
Role models - People you can look up to, who set a good example.
Resilient - Tough or able to cope with difficulty.
Confident - When you are very sure of yourself or your ability to do something.