Canada manager John Herdman insists he DOESN'T regret claiming his team would 'F Croatia'
2 years ago

Canada manager John Herdman insists he DOESN'T regret claiming his team would 'F Croatia'

Daily Mail  

Canada head coach John Herdman has insisted he doesn't regret telling his players they would 'F Croatia' after his side's World Cup dreams were brought to a disastrous conclusion as the European side ran out 4-1 winners in Sunday's group game clash. Canada head coach John Herdman has said he doesn't regret his comments towards Croatia Croatia dominated proceedings in Qatar to beat Canada 4-1 in Sunday's group encounter Croatia had enacted their revenge after team boss Zlatko Dalic insisted Herdman hadn't demonstrated 'respect' for the nation heading into the match. Canada boss John Herdman previously boldly claimed that his side would 'F' Croatia Herdman gave a passionate speech to his side following their opening World Cup defeat 'I could have been a little bit more composed coming out of the huddle and I take that on the chin.' Herdman, formerly a successful women's team coach at international level, guided Canada to their first World Cup since 1986, with the nation producing performances above what many expected, despite losing consecutive matches in Qatar.

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Canada not serious about winning a World Cup, says coach John Herdman
1 year, 6 months ago

Canada not serious about winning a World Cup, says coach John Herdman

The Hindu  

Coach John Herdman challenged the Canada Soccer Association to increase resources ahead of co-hosting the 2026 World Cup. “We’ve got to figure this out financially,” he said on Sunday night after Canada’s 2-0 loss to the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League final. “We’ve got to get serious about winning a World Cup. We’ve brought a World Cup to …

Canada’s coach calls for more resources ahead of 2026 World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Canada’s coach calls for more resources ahead of 2026 World Cup

Al Jazeera  

John Herdman says Canada should aim to win next World Cup, which it will co-host, but team is ‘suffering financially’. The Canada men’s national football team coach John Herdman has called for more resources from the country’s Soccer Association to raise the level of his squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the North American …

Confident Canada move into Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Confident Canada move into Nations League final

The Hindu  

Canada booked its place in the CONCACAF Nations League final with Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies on target in a confident 2-0 win over Panama on Thursday. Canada, looking to progress after its first World Cup finals appearance since 1986, was on the front foot from the outset, finding space frequently behind the Panama full-backs. Diaz brought out another good …

‘I’m not going anywhere’ - John Herdman committed to coaching Canada
1 year, 10 months ago

‘I’m not going anywhere’ - John Herdman committed to coaching Canada

The Hindu  

John Herdman, who coached the Canadian men’s team to its first World Cup appearance in 36 years, said on Wednesday he has received other offers but has no plans to leave his position. “To our Canadian players and our fans, I want to reiterate my commitment to Canada Soccer and the growing of this program.” Herdman led Canada to the …

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic slams Canada boss John Herdman for ignoring him
2 years ago

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic slams Canada boss John Herdman for ignoring him

The Hindu  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said John Herdman needs to “learn some things” after accusing the Canada boss of ignoring him following his side’s 4-1 victory in the World Cup grudge match on Sunday. Dalic had claimed Herdman lacked respect earlier this week following the Canadian coach’s profane attempt to inspire his team after their loss to Belgium in their group …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric Taunts Canada Manager John Herdman After 4-1 Drubbing
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric Taunts Canada Manager John Herdman After 4-1 Drubbing

News 18  

Croatia routed Canada 4-1 in their Group F encounter on Sunday. Zlatko Dalic’s side, runners-up of the last FIFA World Cup, dished out a football lesson to send Canada packing. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Herdman’s boastful comments served to …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic Slams John Herdman After Croatia Knock Canada Out
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic Slams John Herdman After Croatia Knock Canada Out

News 18  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said John Herdman needs to “learn some things” after accusing the Canada boss of ignoring him following his side’s 4-1 victory in the World Cup grudge match on Sunday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot In a …

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic says Canada’s John Herdman must ‘learn things’ after skipping handshake
2 years ago

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic says Canada’s John Herdman must ‘learn things’ after skipping handshake

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic told Canada counterpart John …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia Oust Canada From Qatar With 4-1 Triumph
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia Oust Canada From Qatar With 4-1 Triumph

News 18  

Croatia bounced back strong and knocked Canada right out of its first World Cup in 36 years. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first-ever World Cup goal one minute into the match but Marko Livaja and Lovro …

Croatia pushes Canada out of FIFA World Cup with 4-1 win
2 years ago

Croatia pushes Canada out of FIFA World Cup with 4-1 win

The Hindu  

Croatia absorbed an early blow before revving into gear at the World Cup with two goals from Andrej Kramaric securing a 4-1 victory over Canada on Sunday that moved it a point away from the last 16 and dashed its opponents’ knockout-stage hopes. Catch the highlights - HERE After its dour opening draw with Morocco had instigated a post-mortem into …

Canada knocked out of FIFA World Cup after losing 1-4 to Croatia in Group F
2 years ago

Canada knocked out of FIFA World Cup after losing 1-4 to Croatia in Group F

India Today  

On they day they scored their first ever FIFA World Cup goal, Canada were knocked out of the tournament, losing to Croatia 4-1 in their second group stage game. Once the passes started to flow, Croatia started to find spaces, and most importantly, they found their main striker Andrej Kramaric twice in a goal scoring position in the game. Canada's …

World Cup: Canada breaks through for early score before losing to Croatia
2 years ago

World Cup: Canada breaks through for early score before losing to Croatia

LA Times  

Croatia’s Luka Modric, right, gets entangled with Canada’s Kamal Miller as they fall to the field during a World Cup group-play game Sunday in Qatar. The last time Canada went to the World Cup, Diego Maradona was still playing, the Soviet Union made it to the round of 16 and synthetic balls replaced leather ones for the first time. “I …

Kramaric scores twice as Croatia send Canada out of the World Cup
2 years ago

Kramaric scores twice as Croatia send Canada out of the World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Croatia overcame a spirited Canada on Sunday evening to register an impressive 4-1 victory, sending themselves top of Group F and eliminating the North American underdogs from the World Cup. Lovro Majer netted in stoppage time via a breakaway counterattack as Canada continued to press for a consolation goal, wrapping up a victory that moved Croatia to the top of …

Croatia vs Canada result: 4-1 loss sends Canada out of the World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia vs Canada result: 4-1 loss sends Canada out of the World Cup

New York Times  

Croatia sent Canada out of the competition with a 4-1 win on Sunday evening. John Herdman — whose words in the build-up set an incendiary tone — would have been happy with his side’s start, but Croatia’s midfield dominance began to see them edge back into the game. Key moment of Croatia vs Canada It has to be Marko Livaja’s …

Canada is the latest victim of the 'Drake Curse' following World Cup loss to Belgium
2 years, 1 month ago

Canada is the latest victim of the 'Drake Curse' following World Cup loss to Belgium

Daily Mail  

Those who believe in the 'Drake curse,' now have a new piece of evidence to point to as proof the curse does in fact exist following Canada's 1-0 loss to Belgium. The Canadian national team played their World Cup opener against Belgium Wednesday in Group F but suffered an agonizing defeat despite dominating spells of the game. Canada suffered an …

Canada showed against Belgium they belong at World Cup, says manager John Herdman
2 years, 1 month ago

Canada showed against Belgium they belong at World Cup, says manager John Herdman

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy John Herdman believes his Canada side proved they …

John Herdman interview: Meet the Englishman helping Canada to dream big at Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

John Herdman interview: Meet the Englishman helping Canada to dream big at Qatar World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Herdman will lead Canada at their first men’s …

John Herdman: The English coach out to transform Canadian football
3 years, 9 months ago

John Herdman: The English coach out to transform Canadian football

New York Times  

He has won Olympic medals, taken his adopted country to a World Cup quarter-final, turned down the chance to work for the Football Association and is now in charge of one of the most exciting young players on the planet. “His move to Bayern Munich, and then his subsequent success, has really paved the way — and when I say …

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