Canadian hoops great Steve Nash encourages Canada ahead of World Cup match against Switzerland
Steve Nash told Canada’s World Cup team to blend confidence with discipline as it seeks a win or draw to top Group B, coach Jesse Marsch said.
- On Tuesday, Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash sent a message to the team before Canada's World Cup match against Switzerland on Wednesday, coach Jesse Marsch said.
- Coach Jesse Marsch has been asking different Canadians to address the team during their World Cup journey as the squad seeks its first-ever knockout stage advancement.
- Addressing the team, Nash spoke about the "combination of tension and freedom," which Marsch said "hit the nail on the head" regarding team discipline and match focus.
- Wednesday's match against Switzerland is decisive; The Canadians need either a win or draw to claim Group B and keep the tournament in Vancouver.
- Nash, an eight-time All-Star who won MVPs in 2005 and 2006 with the Phoenix Suns, rejoined the team last year as a senior adviser.
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Steve Nash encourages Canadian men's team ahead of World Cup match against Switzerland
Ahead of Canada's group-stage finale at the World Cup, the team got a bit of encouragement from a Canadian sporting hero. Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash sent a message to the team on Tuesday before Canada's match against Switzerland on Wednesday, coach Jesse Marsch said.
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Canadian hoops great Steve Nash encourages Canada ahead of World Cup match against Switzerland
Ahead of Canada’s group-stage finale at the World Cup, the team got a bit of encouragement from a Canadian sporting hero.
In order not to leave, they must not lose tonight against Switzerland.
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