BAYERN EYEING DAVID AS LEWANDOWSKI REPLACEMENT

Canada striker Jonathan David is a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski at German club Bayern Munich according to the latest reports emanating from the media. Polish international Lewandowski could leave the Bavarian giants this summer with Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona on his trail. The Catalan giants want to sign the striker who has one year to go on his current Bayern Munich contract and they have already made several bids for him. The German champions have maintained that Lewandowski is not for sale this summer despite the interest from Barcelona and despite the player’s refusal to extend his contract.

Barcelona have had bids turned down for Lewandowski by Bayern Munich and their latest offer is around €40m. The Catalans are determined to get their man who’s in the final years of his career. Despite his age, Lewandowski is seen as one of the best strikers in the world. With Barcelona on the trail of Lewandowski, Bayern are already planning for life without him as reported in the media. Continue reading “BAYERN EYEING DAVID AS LEWANDOWSKI REPLACEMENT”

CANADA RESUME NATIONS LEAGUE AGAINST CURACAO

Canada will resume their ConcacafNations League campaign when they take on Curacao at home next week. The Canadians will take on Panama in an international friendly on Monday before the Nations League clash with Curacao. Canada would be hoping to avenge the 1-0 defeat suffered at the hands of Panama in March when the two teams meet in a matter of a few days. Gabriel Torres was the recipient of the only goal of the game when Panama got the better of Canada.


The Canadians were beaten by Panama during the March international break in a qualifying game ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament on Qatari soil. Canada were very impressive during the qualifying campaign for the Qatar 2022 World Cup from the Concacaf section. They didn’t taste defeat throughout their World Cup qualifying campaign until three games to the end. The Panama game made it two losses in three games. It was the last game of the qualifiers for both Panama and Canada. Continue reading “CANADA RESUME NATIONS LEAGUE AGAINST CURACAO”

UGBO BESTS DAVID IN LIGUE 1

Two Canada international forwards came up against each other last weekend when Troyes played hosts to immediate past champions Lille in a French Ligue 1 clash which took place on Sunday. Canada national team star Jonathan David lined up for Lille, while national team colleague Ike Ugbo lined up for Troyes. Ugbo is on loan at French club Troyes from Genk in the Belgian top flight.


Troyes led 1-0 at the halftime break after Florian Tardieu scored from the penalty spot following the call that Tristan Dingomewas brought down by Lille defender Jose Fonte. Continue reading “UGBO BESTS DAVID IN LIGUE 1”

LILLE STAR DAVID ON ARSENAL RADAR

Lille striker Jonathan David is a target for Premier League heavyweights Arsenal according to journalist Ben Jacobs who writes for CBS Sports. According to him, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu Gaspar would like to sign the Canada national team star when the summer transfer window reopens in a matter of weeks.


Edu and Arteta are said to be a big fan of the Canada international, but a move for him is far from straightforward. Jacobs said that Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a more realistic striker target for the Gunners the Canada national team player David. The Lille hitman was the main man for Canada as they qualified for this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament on Qatari soil by winning the final round of the Concacaf qualifiers ahead of more illustrious teams such as the United States of America and Mexico. Continue reading “LILLE STAR DAVID ON ARSENAL RADAR”

DAVID ON LIGUE 1 GOALSCORERS’ LIST

Canada international Jonathan David is presently on the list of the highest goalscorers in the French top flight this season and his form has attracted some of the biggest teams on the European football stage. The striker has been linked with clubs such as Premier League giants Arsenal, Italian Serie A side AC Milan, Spanish La Liga champions Atletico Madrid and many more.

Apart from being a star player for Lille in the French top flight, David is also leading the charge for Canada as they close in on qualification ahead of this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament. If Canada, qualify for the World Cup tournament on Qatari soil later this year, they would be making their second appearance at the World Cup. Continue reading “DAVID ON LIGUE 1 GOALSCORERS’ LIST”

CANADA CLOSING IN ON QATAR SPOT

Canada are closing in on a place at this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar after recording three wins from three games during the recently concluded winter break.The Canadians were able to maintain their place at the top of the standings in the third round of the CONCACAF region ahead of more illustrious teams such as the United States of America and Mexico.

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If the Canadians seal a berth at Qatar 2022 as expected, it would only be their second appearance at a FIFA World Cup tournament. Their sole appearance was at the 1986 edition in Mexico and it didn’t end well for them. Canada finished last in their group without a single point or a single goal. They lost all their three Group C games at Mexico ’86. Canada began the tournament with a slim 1-0 defeat to France before they recorded a 2-0 defeat to Hungary. Their final group game also ended in a 2-0 defeat to the Soviet Union.
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DAVID LEADS LIGUE 1 SCORING CHART

Canada international Jonathan David is the leading goalscorer in the French Ligue 1 this season. The striker has beenin very good form for Lille in the French top flight since the start of the season. The Canada senior national team star has been in sensational form for French champions Lille since he signed for the club from Belgian team Gent at the start of last season.

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21-year-old David won the League title with Lille in his first season at the club. He scored 13 times to help Lille finish ahead of favourites Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in the French top flight last season. In total, David has scored 25 times in 56 league games for Lille.
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FEE REVEALED FOR ARSENAL, LIVERPOOL TARGET

Canada national team star Jonathan David has emerged as a transfer target for the Premier League duo of Arsenal and Liverpool in recent weeks. 21-year-old David is one of the most in-form strikers in European football and he’s already in double figures for league goals in the French Ligue 1. Canada international David was an important player for Lille as they won the league title last season ahead of Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco who finished in second and third place respectively.

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Lille star David has the third most goals amongst the players under the age of 21 in the top five European leagues this seasonwith 11 goals in the French Ligue 1. The Canada international has the same number of goals as Borussia Dortmund hitman ErlingHaaland, while Fiorentina striker DusanVlahovic and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has 13 goals and 10 goals respectively to complete the top four players with the most goals under the age of 21.
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DAVID, OUTRIGHT LIGUE 1 TOPSCORER

Lille striker Jonathan David is the outright leading goalscorer in the French Ligue 1 after he was on target against leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in the latest set of games. The Canada national team star scored his eighth league goal of the season against PSG at the Parc des Princes.

Canada striker David was responsible for the first goal of the match as PSG came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at home to Lille. David scored the opener just after the hour mark and his team maintained the advantage until the final sixteen (16) minutes. Continue reading “DAVID, OUTRIGHT LIGUE 1 TOPSCORER”