Trying once again to branch away from here. If you’re on Bluesky or Threads my user name is the same

🚨 Joint-statement from Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire expressing their “profound disappointment” following the recent comments made by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin arguing the expanded World Cup will create “uninteresting” games. “We respectfully but firmly reject these comments. “For our countries, there is no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match. “For Cape Verde, Curaçao and Uzbekistan, qualification for the FIFA World Cup represents a historic achievement and the realization of a dream shared by generations. “For nations such as Congo and Haiti, returning to football’s biggest stage after a long absence carries a special meaning for millions of supporters who have waited years, and in some cases decades, for this moment. “To suggest that these matches are somehow less important is deeply disappointing and fails to recognize the efforts, sacrifices and aspirations of players, coaches, clubs, football leaders and supporters across the world. “Behind every qualification stand years of work and investment. Behind every national team stand entire communities and millions of people who see football as a source of pride, hope and unity. “Football does not belong to a select group of nations. Its strength comes from its universality. The FIFA World Cup is the world’s greatest football competition precisely because it brings together different cultures, different histories and different football journeys. “For many countries, participation in the FIFA World Cup is not only a sporting achievement. It is a moment that inspires a generation, accelerates football development and creates memories that last a lifetime. “We believe that every nation that qualifies deserves respect. Every team has earned its place on merit. Every supporter has the right to dream. Every match carries meaning for millions of people around the world. “We therefore reject the UEFA President’s comments and reaffirm our belief that the growth of football must continue to create opportunities, inspire new generations and strengthen the truly global nature of our game. “Every team qualified on merit. “Every match matters.”

We go again. Watch parties for June 18 On remet ça. Soirées visionnage du 18 juin #allezlesrouges #redout #tousenrouge #canmnt

Jesse Marsch spoke this week about how special it is that #CanMNT reflects Canada's multiculturalism, and his comments caught the attention of Dutch great Ruud Gullit 🍁 #FIFAWorldCup canadiansoccerdaily.com/2026…

This was never charged as a hate crime btw! America has absolutely failed. Never forget.

Medicine's gain has also been soccer punditry's loss in Canada with regards to Clare Rustad. She's superb. It's a shame we only go to hear from her every so often (usually during big tournaments) as opposed to on a regular basis.

Literally screamed in a bar where no one was paying attention for the Qatar goal. This group is going to be fun but stressful #CanMNT #AllezLesRouges #VoyageursFamily #RedOut #TousEnRouge

Cyle Larin when he found out he was coming in off the bench for the #CanMNT

Just a regular Saturday in my living room.

"I never thought I'd hear anything like that in my home country." 🥹 Listen to Toronto Stadium, and ex-Canada and Premier League defender @davidedgar141, bursting with joy as Kyle Larin scores the goal that earns the #FIFAWorldCup co-hosts their first ever point in the Finals. 🇨🇦 #BBCFootball

Monumental day for Canadian soccer. Two dudes who deserve their flowers because they were there when no one cared about #CanMNT and #CanWNT are @JohnMolinaro and @NeilMDavidson. They won’t say it, so I will, we’re not here without their efforts. I hope they savoured the day.

Exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally. But such an amazing experience. With so many great people I know & even more I didn’t run into today. Much more later as I’m just going to collapse but thanks to everyone #CanMNT #AllezLesRouges #VoyageursFamily #RedOut #TousEnRouge

This has been cracking up still, she’s literally like the last line of defence between us and them 😅

RT @_shireenahmed_: For any yahoos coming at me, even the Canada Soccer account calls it a "Men's World Cup". So, please stop being emotion…

Walking in Kensington, people of various backgrounds sitting on patios all wearing Canada kits, the sun is out, cyclists whipping past blasting hip hop. What a tremendous W for Toronto multiculturalism

Can anyone advise me on what Luc’s yellow was for?

They’ve always been with 🇨🇦, never in doubt. @thevoyageurs bringing it as they always do. Happiest for that crew of misfits and vagabonds. ❤️⚽️ @footy_prime

March was insane. More of that later. But inside now with my fellow @thevoyageurs #CanMNT #AllezLesRouges #VoyageursFamily #RedOut #TousEnRouge

Never seen the like Incredible #CanMNT

#allezlesrouges #redout #tousenrouges #canmnt

Game day, leave for the march in about an hour. Gear ready, including my Windsor shirt to wear under my kit (my bit of superstition) #CanMNT #AllezLesRouges #VoyageursFamily #RedOut #TousEnRouge @thevoyageurs