‘We believe’: Canada confident ahead of FIFA World Cup opener in Qatar
While not everyone will get the chance to catch the games live in person, the city of Calgary is buzzing with excitement. Some soccer specialty stores say Canada jersey sales are through the roof. While some bars and restaurants, such as the SS 106 Aperitivo Bar, are opening their doors to fans at 6 a.m.“We have to,” said Domenico Spadafore, the SS 106 Aperitivo Bar owner. “We’re the world cup headquarters. We have to open for every game.”
Since the start of the tournament, Spadafore said the restaurant has been packed with fans wanting to get in on the action during most of the games. And this past weekend there wasn’t an open seat in the entire bar.2:14While Canada has yet to hit the field for their first game of the tournament, reservations at the bar are filling up quick.
Spadafore believes Canada’s success could mean big things for the sport across the country as it makes its first World Cup appearance in 36 years.“I was only one… so I didn’t even see Canada play in a World Cup, so there’s a lot of excitement. And if they get through the group, it’s gonna be awesome,” Spadafore said. “It’s going to bring more fans to the sport of soccer.”
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