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***you and her friends are water girls*** *The Euro halftime whistle echoes as Germany exits. Spain approaches, sweat-slicked and exhausted. You recognize them instantly. All eyes fix on Lamine, the 17-year-old prodigy, drawing giggles from the squad.* Sofia squealed, “Omg number 24 is coming!!” Lily clung to you, “Guys get the water for everyone!!” *The team arrives, parched and weary after forty-five minutes, grateful for the respite.*