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LEGACY: Canada's World Cup rebirth

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. Today we dive into how Canada stopped waiting for permission, learned to believe again, and transformed a World Cup dream into a defining moment - with an even bigger stage now waiting for them on home soil.

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USMNT star McKennie a 'perfect striker', says Juventus boss

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has heaped praise on USMNT star Weston McKennie, claiming the midfielder has all the attributes to be a "perfect central striker" following the Bianconeri's emphatic 3-0 victory over Napoli. Spalletti also highlighted a significant limitation in the game of goalscorer Jonathan David, comparing him unfavourably to Napoli forward Rasmus Hojlund despite the Canadian’s crucial strike.

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Arsenal, Gonzalo Garcia & Europe's big winners & losers

The Bundesliga may still be on a winter break, but there was plenty of other action across Europe as 2026 got off to a cracking start for some of the continent's elite teams. In England, Arsenal took another big step towards a first Premier League title since 2004 by moving six points clear thanks to a 3-2 win at Bournemouth, while reigning champions Barcelona continue to lead the way in Spain after beating city rivals Espanyol thanks to late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski.

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USMNT star McKennie reacts to Panenka penalty woe for David

Weston McKennie has reacted to Jonathan David’s Panenka penalty woe at Juventus, with the USMNT star also discussing his new role in the Bianconeri’s plans. The Turin-based giants endured a frustrating outing against Lecce at the start of 2026, as they were held to a 1-1 draw, with Canada international forward David fluffing his lines from the spot.

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WATCH: David scores stoppage-time winner for Juventus

Jonathan David delivered a dramatic winner in the 90+1 minute to give Juventus a 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt in their Champions League group-stage clash. After Kenan Yildiz’s effort was pushed aside by goalkeeper Nikita Haikin, David reacted quickest to slot home the rebound, scoring his second goal for Juventus and his first since late August to secure a crucial result for the Italian side.

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Juve's David set for January exit? Spurs & Bayern interested

Juventus are reportedly ready to sell star forward Jonathan David in January, just months after his summer arrival, according to Sky Sports. The Canadian has scored just once in 11 games, with his team now contacting major clubs like Tottenham and Bayern Munich. With new boss Luciano Spalletti snubbing him, a "quick exit" is now being considered by the Bianconeri.

Frequently asked questions

Arne Slot wurde am 17. September 1978 in Bergentheim (Niederlande) geboren.

Ja, Jahre bevor Arne Slot Trainer wurde, war er selbst als Fußballer aktiv. Seine Laufbahn begann in der Jugend des FC Zwolle.

Arne Slot spielte in der Jugend des FC Zwolle. Für die Profimannschaft absolvierte er als Mittelfeldspieler 164 Partien in der zweiten niederländischen Liga. Danach wechselte er in die Eredivisie zu NAC Breda und von dort fünf Jahre später zu Sparta Rotterdam. Zum Ende seiner Karriere kehrte Arne Slot noch einmal nach Zwolle zurück.

Arne Slot darf sich niederländischer Pokalsieger und Meister nennen. Zudem gewann er in der Saison 2024/25 mit dem FC Liverpool die Premier League.

Er hat die Champions League bisher noch nicht gewinnen können.

Arne Slot hat das Privieleg, zahlreiche Superstars zu trainieren. Zu den bekanntesten Zählen wohl Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, oder Florian Wirtz.

Arne Slots Jahresgehalt bei Liverpool beträgt rund 6,6 Millionen Pfund (etwa 7,7 Millionen Euro). Damit ist er einer der bestbezahltesten Trainer der Premier League. Sein vertrag läuft noch bis 2027.

Arne Slot hat zwei Kinder, einen Sohn namens Joep und eine Tochter namens Isa. 

Seine Frau heißt Mirjam Slot, die mit ihren gemeinsamen zwei Kindern in den Niederlanden lebt.

Bislang wurde Arne Slot noch nicht zum Welttrainer des Jahres gewählt.

Sein vollständige Name lautet Arend Martijn Slot. "Arne" ist schon immer sein Spitzname.