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Canada’s 2026 World Cup team reflects the country’s multicultural identity — in a way hockey never has (theconversation.com)
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As Canada co-hosts the 2026 World Cup, its men’s soccer team offers a more diverse and inclusive vision of national identity than the country’s traditional sports have provided.

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[–] 1 point 4 months ago*

I think you'll find that today as well, it's not impossible but it makes it more difficult.

Patrick Kane's parents spent an estimated 250k on their son through his minor career and that ended 20 years ago.

Source: https://montrealgazette.com/sports/the-price-of-nhl-success/

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