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Who could replace Poch? The case for Klopp, Bradley and more

With the future of the Argentine still uncertain after the World Cup, GOAL assesses some potential successors for the manager should he decide to walk away from the job.

Kaylyn Kyle on MLS growth, Whitecaps, Marsch's Canada

Mic'd up: Kaylyn Kyle breaks down Canadian teams in MLS, who Inter Miami could appoint to replace Javier Mascherano, and why Neymar would be an excellent fit in North America

Stock up, stock down: Flores shows promise, defense raises concern

Flores provided a spark, but Canada’s defensive issues - and a lack of cutting edge - remain hard to ignore.

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Marsch defends Canada after red card streak

Canada manager Jesse Marsch has vehemently defended his squad against accusations of becoming a dirty team following a worrying streak of disciplinary issues. With three red cards across their last four matches, including Tajon Buchanan's recent dismissal against Iceland, concerns are mounting over the team's aggressive reputation ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup which they co-host.

Mexico v Canada - International Friendly

Marsch says he turned down Leicester expecting USMNT job

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch says he was close to becoming the U.S. Men's National Team coach in 2023, but that the job was suddenly and surprisingly taken off the table. That decision came after Marsch says he turned down an offer from Leicester City with the expectation of taking the USMNT gig.

Canada and Nike release 'Full Tilt' 2026 World Cup kits

With the World Cup less than three months out, Canada have revealed their new World Cup kits designed by Nike. Titled 'Full Tilt,' the kits are meant to embody the country's extreme landscapes and confident culture. It also follows Canada Soccer's 'True North' theme - which the team says is shaped by authenticity, resilience and ambition. Canada will debut their new kits during their March fixtures.

Bayern given positive update on Davies injury

Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies is set for a shorter spell on the sidelines than first feared following his injury against Atalanta. Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has provided a positive update on the defender's recovery timeline after reaching out to his star player.

Marsch hits back at Allardyce over Leeds row

The fallout from Leeds United’s painful slide out of the Premier League continues to simmer, as Jesse Marsch has launched a scathing rebuttal to claims made by his successor, Sam Allardyce. The American coach, who was tasked with the unenviable job of following the iconic Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road, has found himself at the centre of a war of words regarding the physical state of the squad during the club's ill-fated 2022-23 campaign. While the Whites eventually succumbed to the drop, the debate over who is to blame for the erosion of Bielsa’s high-intensity blueprint has now reached a boiling point on social media.

Canada World Cup prediction: Davies is a star, but who joins him?

With the World Cup just months away, GOAL looks at how the Canada squad might look in the summer.

'Best players in the world' - St. Clair on moving to Messi's Miami

Dayne St. Clair was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year after a career-best season for Minnesota United, yet surprised many when he left the club that drafted him to suit up for Inter Miami. But he has no regrets.

State of Canada: Bombito, Cornelius are an elite pairing

With Moise Bombito and Derek Cornelius anchoring the backline, Jesse Marsch has a duo of top talents - as long as they can find fitness ahead of the tournament.

State of Canada - Goalkeeper: St. Clair to snatch No.1 spot?

With the 2026 World Cup just months away, GOAL looks at the state of Canada's goalkeeper position.

'Love the atmosphere' - Colombia fans bring carnival energy

Canada and Colombia played to a scoreless draw at Sports Illustrated Stadium, but on a weeknight in New Jersey, the score wasn't the point

Canada regain confidence after Gold Cup disappointment

Les Rouges may have endured a dismal Gold Cup campaign, but they have started their World Cup run up in fine fashion

Marsch, Berhalter, Arena and top 10 American managers, ranked

Trailblazing Americans have made their coaching marks not only in MLS and with the USMNT, but in England, Germany and France

Guatemala v Canada - Gold Cup 2025: Quarterfinals

'They are fed up' - Donovan says Canada frustrated with Marsch

The legendary USMNT star has revealed that sources within the Canadian Soccer Federation have expressed mounting frustration with their head coach

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Frequently asked questions

: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
: Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.
: Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.
: Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.
: Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
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