Actor Michael Sheen delivered another moving speech for the Wales national team ahead of the World Cup.
Sheen, known for starring in such films as the Twilight Saga, Frost/Nixon and Midnight in Paris, delivered the speech a few weeks after a similar appearance on a comedy sports show earlier this month.
In his latest attempt at motivation, Sheen referenced a number of facets relating to the Welsh National Team. That includes Welsh legend Gary Speed, current manager Rob Page and the team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup.
Michael Sheen makes a heroic speech to Wales before the World Cup
“When you stand there side by side and that sacred song begins, close your eyes and feel your breath on the back of your neck,” Sheen proclaimed. “Because it’s all the men, women and children of this old land, standing there with you, behind your back. That’s the people of Wales. Your people.”
“Feel his breath quickening with yours. Hear her blood drumming in your ears, pounding through your heart, bursting in your chest, that’s the blood of Wales. That’s your blood, red like the old book of dreams. Red as the rising flag of Merthyr. Red like the great wall of Gwalia.
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“Because that’s what you carry with you guys. Throughout 64 years, throughout half the world, it is there, in your chest. It’s there, behind your back. It is there, by your side. Because they will always say that we are too small, too slow, too weak, too full of fear, but yma or hyd, sons of [Gary] Speed, with that red wall around us.
“We’re still here. Come on Wales. Come on!”
Sheen was presented with a Wales jersey and met with the coaches and players after the speech.
Wales at the World Cup
Wales captain Gareth Bale has stated that Sheen’s first speech was the talk of his group chat. “He was in our WhatsApp group, everyone sent him,” Bale said. “About 100 people sent it to me.”
“No, it was a fantastic speech. Yeah, very moving and I think the boss said you’re more than welcome to come and give us a speech anytime. But I’m sure we’re going to be motivated, and motivated enough in the first game anyway.”
Wales return to the World Cup for the first time since 1958. The Dragons are part of a particularly interesting group along with England, USA and Iran. Page’s team lost its last warm-up match before the tournament, losing 1-0 to Poland on Sunday.
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