Last Updated: October 24, 2023, 02:30 IST
Striker Christine Sinclair will wrap up her illustrious worldwide career in a two-match sequence at house to Australia in early December, Canada Soccer mentioned on Monday.
Sinclair, a local of British Columbia and the world’s all-time main worldwide goalscorer, introduced her retirement final week however will play for Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League subsequent season.
Canada, who have been eradicated by Australia in the group section of this yr’s Women’s World Cup, will face the Matildas on Dec. 1 and Dec. 5 in British Columbia.
“Competing against a top opposition in Australia will be critical in our preparation ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics,” mentioned Canada head coach Bev Priestman.
“And, of course, it will be an incredible occasion in Vancouver to celebrate Christine’s historic, decorated career in her hometown.”
The 40-year-old Sinclair’s worldwide career features a report 190 targets for Canada in 327 video games, an Olympic gold medal and 6 World Cup appearances.
Last month, Sinclair helped Canada clinch a Paris Olympic berth with a win over Jamaica in Toronto.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – Reuters)
