Drake hung out with Alphonso Davies and other soccer stars in Toronto after last night's win
Canada's national soccer team is now one step closer to competing in next year's FIFA World Cup thanks to adecisive win at BMO Field in Torontoon Wednesday night — one that is being attributed in large part to young left-back Alphonso Davies.
Fans all over the world lost it last night when Davies, 20, delivered a spectacular goal late in the first half, tying the match against Panama and ultimately pushing Canada towards an eventual 4-1 victory.
A Canadian Heritage Moment.
— Rachel Doerrie (@racheldoerrie)October 14, 2021
Alphonso Davies x Celine Dionpic.twitter.com/jGu4z7btc9
People at the game bars screamed and cheered for the Bayern Munich star, as did people at bars and, presumably, fans watching from home. Meanwhile, Twitter users flooded the social network with clips of the impressive goal (thatyou really must see to believe) and hailed Davies asone of the greatest soccer playersin existence.
Toronto-based global superstar Drake, for his part, simply shot the guy a congratulatory text message, which is such a Drake thing to do.
Herdman on Davies: He just got a text from@Drake. Drake wants to meet the boys.#OVO#ForCanada#CANMNT
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN)October 14, 2021
Coach John Herdman, head of the Canadian men's national soccer team, told reporters during a press conference after the game that Davies "just got a text from Drake."
Not only did Davies get props from Drake, he got an invitation: "He wants to meet the boys," said Herdman of the chart-topping recording artist and avid sports fan.
Drake with an Alphonso Davies shoutout on his Instagrampic.twitter.com/w0Y4DTxJTx
— MLS Buzz (@MLS_Buzz)October 14, 2021
What Drake wants, Drake gets, and within hours the rapper was being tagged in photos with players from the Canadian national soccer team.
Instagram posts show him posing with 22-year-old Brampton nativeTajon Buchanan, England-born / Canada raisedSam Adekugbe, 26, and Toronto's ownLiam Miller, 22.
“The world is yours, but the city’s mine.”
— xyz - New England Revolution (@NERevolution)October 14, 2021
Last night’s#CANMNTlink-up@TajonBuchanan@Drakepic.twitter.com/ZSM8uLADaL
A tag onAdekugbe's IG post revealed the meetup location as the Yorkville restaurantSotto Sotto, which is famouslyone of Drake's favourite spots.
Some fans aren't entirely thrilled by the photos, citingthe fabled "Drake Curse,"which involves soccer teamslosing after Drake wears their jerseyor poses with one of their players in a photo.
Not that I don’t like you Drake but please…stay a bit away from Canada Soccer team…we don’t need the Drake curse…just stay with your Raptors or even Maple Leafs, that will be just fine!! Much appreciated….Thanks#CANMNT#RoadToQatar2022https://t.co/VBR4Vr69r4
— Seb (The Rock) (@SebTheRock)October 14, 2021
Davies himself was undoubtedly stoked to meet Drizzy, however, based onhis reaction last year to simply being followedby the artist on Instagram.
Hey, game recognizes game, even when it's a different game.
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