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Canada, at the upcoming World Cup opponent of the Red Devils in the group stage, won a practice match against Qatar 2-0 at the end of last week in the Austrian capital Vienna. With a striking protest by Jonathan David.
Vincent Van Genechten
After thirteen minutes, the final score was already on the scoreboard in the Generali Arena and both goals had a Belgian touch. After all, it was Club Brugge striker Cyle Larin who opened the score after 4 minutes, ex-Gentenaar Jonathan David doubled the lead after 13 minutes and that was it.
David, however, celebrated his goal in a special way. He put his hand very clearly over the logo of Nike, the clothing sponsor of the Canadian national team. The reason? Canada is the only World Cup participant not to receive new jerseys for Qatar 2022.
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Canada qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. In Qatar, the Red Devils open against the Canadians on Wednesday 23 November. Morocco is the second opponent on Sunday 27 November. In their last group match, the Belgians will play Croatia on Thursday, December 1.
Nike said the reason for the lack of a new shirt for David and co has to do with the fact that its development is “in a different cycle”.
