Canada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?
Les Rouges brought moments of joy to their nation. But there are plenty of questions around Canadian soccer as the tournament moves on It was standing room only on Saturday lunchtime in Toronto’s oldest bar, the Wheatsheaf. For some, the wake had already begun. Nestled in the corner was a group of sullen Irish GAA f…
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