It’s one of the only sports on the planet with two different names depending on what side of the pond you’re from. Though, whether you call it soccer or football, this June will be a fantasy month for football fanatics across Canada and the world. The Euro Cup is now off to a roaring start with Germany beating Scotland, 5-1, and for the next four weeks, the best soccer players in Europe will be pounding the pitch.
Then, on June 20th, Canadians will come together when Canada’s men’s team laces up at the Copa America Tournament against Lionel Messi and World Cup Champions, Argentina. With soccer madness kicking off this week, fans are making the pilgrimage to watering holes across the country to celebrate the beautiful game. Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories At the downtown Toronto Pub, Scotland Yard, allegiances were made clear for game one of the European tournament.
Sitting with his first pint two hours before kickoff, Chris Smith, who just moved to Canada two months ago from Edinburgh, Scotland, admitted that while his home nation might not be the favourites, football is still “a religion” in Scotland, and fans are "passionate about our country and team.” In a country as culturally diverse as Canada, that passion is being shared from coast, to coast to coast. This Euro Cup is taking place on German soil and the desire to win at home burns deep for fans cheering on Deutschland.
“This is huge if we win this on .