Soccer is a difficult sport. A player must be able to run steadily without rest. Sometimes a player must hit the ball with his or her head. Players must be willing to bang into and be banged into by others. They must put up with aching feet and sore muscles.
I am sorry to inform you that I won't be able to go to dance with you this weekend. My mother is suddenly taken ill. In order not to disappoint you, I have asked Laura to take my place. She is a very good dancer, I think. My regrets.