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Author SOCCER: Canada's National Sport & working on projects to mark World Cup 2026. Amazing collection of early soccer items & vintage & modern soccer photos

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Recommend Scotland Yard, 56 Esplanade, downtown, to watch Leeds game. It's a Spurs pub but they are not playing.Lots of room

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@ToonArmyToronto Courtside out of business. Gabby's due to open there Sept 11. Where watch Millwall game?

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Bobby Lenarduzzi with the World Cup Trophy - 1986.
Jesse Marsch next? (Photo: Covershots Inc.)

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@ToonArmyToronto

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@ToonArmyToronto Should be unusual and fun if there's a bunch of Toon shirts📷,

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The Ontario Soccer Hall of Fame is seeking appropriate soccer locations in Toronto to paint murals celebrating Canada's impressive but generally unknown soccer history, to commemorate Toronto hosting the World Cup. We'll cover the cost.
Ideas to [email protected]

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If anyone is planning an exhibition or book or article etc. on our soccer history, to celebrate the 2026 World Cup in Toronto, talk to us. We have an archive of early photos, memorabilia, trophies, programmes, etc and are happy to share: [email protected]

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MEMORIES: MAN UTD-NEWCASTLE: F A Cup final 1999. Geordies take over Trafalgar Square.

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I started supporting Newcastle United on May 7 1955 - the last time they won a domestic trophy. A book on the team "50 years of Hurt" begins on the very same day! It's now been '70 years of despair' so you can imagine today was pretty special!! Howay the lads!

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Following my protest letter, Canada Post are reconsidering their decision not to issue a stamp for WC2026.
Looks like they may have realised that commemorating the world’s biggest sporting event may be at least as popular a theme as the already approved “Beneficial Insects”!

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CONGRATULATIONS to Dero on being recognised at tonight’s Panama game for his induction into the Soccer Hall of Fame, along with Robin Gayle. Both won 81 caps

Dwayne was named Canada Soccer Player of the Year 4 times, won MLS Cup MVP honours twice and was the league MVP in 2011.

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@jjcelebrations @thevoyageurs @TLNTV Much appreciated - Can I presume that Gary hasn't learned to use a computer yet? Cheers, [email protected]

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IDEAL HOLIDAY GIFT: “SOCCER: Canada’s National Sport” Last copies $20were $59.
256 pages with colour photos on 150 years of Canadian soccer & its surprising achievements!! The Memorable, Unexpected & Controversial. Very readable & recommended. Email: lesjones.covershots@gmail

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MEMORIES:  1986 WORLD CUP: Canada vs France, the defending European champion & eventual bronze medallist. Apart from the streaker, fans released a cockerel onto the pitch. France nearly had nothing to crow about, sneaking a 1-0 win with a 79th minute goal.
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MEMORIES:
1994 - Netherlands 3 - 0 Canada at Varsity.
Geoff Aunger, the only player to be cautioned in the game. (And later, in 1999, the first Canadian to win an MLS Championship medal.)
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Watch ‘dine and dash’ couple’s reaction as police make house arrest https://t.co/H93vDyPnur

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Disappointed that Canada Post will not be issuing a stamp to mark Canada’s hosting of the World Cup - it’s only the world’s biggest sporting event and a prestigious honour for the country.
But they will be featuring “Endangered Frogs”!

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@Footy_Prime_SC @footy_prime @CanadaSoccerEN @Nike Awful, but wonderfully creative descriptions. The new US uniforms are not so bad just really boring.

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UBC THUNDERBIRDS win USPORTS National Womens University Championship... AGAIN! (Copyright: Covershots Inc.)

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Initially, spurned by Canada’s national team, Sudbury born Cloe Lacasse elected to play for Iceland. However FIFA rejected the application for not meeting the residential requirements. Just as well!! Here’s her equaliser vs Jamaica in Olympic Qualifying. (Covershots Inc.)

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@cloe_lacasse Nice Goal!! (Courtesy Covershots Inc.)