Defender of Canada Johnston about the United States: they threaten our country, they are attacked. Difficult times came, we were lucky to play an important period for the country
5.04.2025
The defender of the Canadian national team spoke about the political situation in North America. Earlier, US President Donald Trump repeatedly expressed his intention to make Canada the 51st state of his country. He also imposed trade sanctions against her.
Collective Canada and the United States can meet in the final of the League of Nations Concafe. In the 1/2 finals, the Canadian team will play with Mexico, and the United States with Panama.
I grew up in a family where education was in the foreground. Football was in second place. [The current political situation] occupies not only all my thoughts, but also the thoughts of my family members. I hear a lot about the stress and concern that they experience because of this.
It is great to see how much it united people. Throughout history, we experienced great respect for the Americans. But you can see how Canadians react sharply when someone begins to break it. I think this characterizes Canada: we treat everyone with respect, but at the same time, this respect and generosity are not signs of weakness.
We showed ourselves in hockey: see what kind of cohesive we are, which are inspired. I woke up neither the light nor the dawn to see the matches [of the four nations tournament].
We, as a team, are lucky that [the matches of the League of Nations] will pass at a rather important moment for Canada. Difficult times have come. The economy will face difficulties because of the trade war. Difficult solutions are coming. Some will lose their jobs. People will look for what to catch on.
We saw that I made a hockey team (the Canadian team won the four nations tournament, having beaten the US team - athlete ’’ in the final), they succeeded at the most crucial moment. We will also have a chance to do this and gain an even stronger impetus before the 2026 World Cup.
Our country is at risk, it is attacked. . . This should strengthen the tension [before matches], ”said Alistair Johnston, defender of the Canadian and Celtic.
Read all sport news
