Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians
As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?
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As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?
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