“She always says she wanted to inspire a nation and I think that’s her legacy… Every single young person in this country who plays this game knows who Christine Sinclair is and I think that’s a legacy , which she is very proud of. “I also think her legacy goes much further.” — Canadian striker Janine Beckie.
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“Sinc has always been good at empowering the next generation… (Retirement) It’s difficult because on the one hand it looks like you’re no longer needed, but on the other hand it’s important that you’re no longer needed because it’s a sign of growth is .” — Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod.
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“(She was) the face of women’s sports in Canada for almost a decade, if not longer… In 2012 (at the London Olympics) she turned the country on its head. She did everything she could for women’s sports in Canada. You couldn’t ask for more.” — Former Canada Soccer Secretary General Peter Montopoli.
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“She is the player you go to on the field when things get tough. For us she is an important role and a visual leader. But she didn’t say too much. People don’t realize how intelligent this woman is. So when she speaks, it always has value.” – Former teammate, coach and Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Rhian Wilkinson.
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“She will miss the game.” — Former Canadian coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 4, 2023.
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