Ismaël Koné who broke his damn leg last week is dancing in the middle of Canadas victory huddle. Jesse Marsch just shakes his head with a smile. Canada’s moving on.
Zlatan Ibrahimović on Canada qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time ever:
🗣️ “This is why people fall in love with football. Today wasn't just about Canada qualifying for the Round of 16 it was about an entire nation creating history that nobody can ever take away.”
“I looked at the faces of the Canadian players after the final whistle. Some were crying, some couldn't believe what had just happened. Those weren't tears of weakness; they were tears of people who had spent their whole lives dreaming of this exact moment.”
“To the supporters, never let anyone tell you football is just a game. I saw families celebrating, children hugging their parents and fans singing with tears in their eyes. These are the moments that unite a country forever.”
“People will remember the goals and the result, but they'll never understand the sacrifices behind it. Years of criticism, disappointments, injuries and pressure have all led to one unforgettable night. That's what makes history so beautiful.”
“For every Canadian player wearing that shirt tonight, remember this feeling. You are no longer just footballers you are the generation that changed your country's football story forever. Every child who picks up a ball tomorrow will believe because of what you achieved today.”
“The knockout stage doesn't care about history, reputation or big names. It rewards courage, belief and those who refuse to give up. Canada earned this moment because they never stopped believing when the rest of the world doubted them.”
“And to the fans, celebrate like there's no tomorrow because nights like these don't come often. Years from now, people won't ask where you watched the match they'll ask how it felt to witness the night Canada reached the Round of 16 for the very first time.���
“This is bigger than football. This is the night an entire nation stopped dreaming about history and started living it.”
To anyone who takes russia's side and says they are "liberating russian speakers"
Look, just look, THIS is what russian liberation looks like, THIS is the ruskie mir (russian world)
All they know is death.
Gianni Infantino was pictured at both Group E games, despite them kicking off at the same time. 🤔
The images showed him in each stadium are just 10 minutes apart, despite the stadiums being located hours apart. 😂
Isma speaking to the team for the first time since his injury ❤️
Our story continues with On Guard S2 E7.
“History Makers”
Watch now: https://t.co/w45yDfv4tY
Have a feeling Ismael Kone will wear some armbands during his career, and as for Max Crepeau? Goosebumps. Solid leadership in that room. Great in tourney content from @CanadaSoccerEN again. #CanMNT@footy_prime
Netflix has quietly acquired the rights to new seasons of the Russian animated series Masha and the Bear and will stream it in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Why is this a problem?
Because this isn’t just another children’s cartoon. The series has repeatedly been criticized for promoting a positive image of Russia, normalizing Soviet-era symbols and militaristic themes, and presenting Russian cultural narratives to young audiences around the world.
While Russia continues its full-scale war against Ukraine, giving one of the country’s most recognizable cultural exports access to a global audience of millions raises serious questions about what messages are being amplified and why.
Roy Keane with some big praise for Bruno Fernandes:
“99 times out of 100 he will pick the right pass with the right weight. Bruno, in that position is UNBELIEVABLE.”
[@WeAreTheOverlap]
😱 Jürgen Klopp walked out of an interview after DW asked about comments by Bastian Schweinsteiger, a fellow World Cup pundit.
Schweinsteiger was accused of using racist stereotypes during his analysis of Germany's opponents Ivory Coast 🇨🇮