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We asked who you’re rooting for at the World Cup. Most of you said Team Canada.
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But Montrealers with ties to Belgium, Croatia and Morocco — teams Canada will play in the group stage — are facing a dilemma.
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When Morocco and Canada face off, Abdel-hak Boussayri, a Moroccan-Canadian who has lived in Montreal for 36 years, will cheer for Morocco. His kids will cheer for Canada.
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He said it wasn’t an easy decision.
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"I think I'll be for Belgium," said Julie Bates, a Belgian-Montrealer, "but I'll watch with my boyfriend who will be for Canada, so whatever happens, I tell myself I will be happy.
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Marko Piperkovic, a Montrealer with Croatian roots, said Canada would be his close second choice in the tournament.
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"The heart is with Croatia, I can't go against my heart," he said.
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Who are you cheering for? Comment down below.
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(Photo one: Evan Mitsui/CBC, photo two: Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada, photo three: submitted by Marko Piperkovic, photo four: submitted by Julie Bates; Reporting: Matthew Lapierre/CBC Montreal) #CBCMTL #WorldCup2022 #TeamCanada #TeamMorocco #TeamBelgium #TeamCroatia
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