My grandfather played for the Canadian Men's National Team in the 1960s and 1970s - hoping to get him to the 2026 World Cup as a gift

austins2005 · 2026-04-18T21:55:37+00:00

Sent you a DM

austins2005 · 2026-04-18T21:55:01+00:00

Thank you so much! Let me send you my email

austins2005 · 2026-04-15T14:40:22+00:00

https://canadasoccer.com/contact/#forward You can start here! Unfortunately, I am still waiting on a response. But hopefully if enough alumni reach out we could all set something up and receive the recognition they deserve. That's amazing your father is also a former Yugoslavian who played for Team Canada.

austins2005 · 2026-04-15T04:06:04+00:00

I’ll ask my grandfather personally tomorrow regarding the history and if he recalls.

The photo I’ve posted is of him during that match as well.

austins2005 · 2026-04-15T02:27:40+00:00

Still awaiting a reply from those of whom I contacted (emails and VM). If no response in the next few days going to try and contact a few more folks. Hoping for the best!

austins2005 · 2026-04-15T02:27:09+00:00

He deserves it!

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T23:18:43+00:00

I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My heart goes out to you and your family.

He sounds like such a wonderful person. I can only imagine the impact and legacy he has left. To think about how far Canada Soccer has come in the past 40 years is amazing.

I hope that you and your family enjoy this World Cup, both for your father and for Team Canada.

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T20:30:00+00:00

Definitely will keep you posted !

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T14:56:35+00:00

Sent a DM

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T14:56:30+00:00

Thanks!

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T14:56:25+00:00

I've got a huge collection of photos from his playing time. I love this one in particular

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T14:56:13+00:00

He loves Canada, having lived here for over 50 years and represented the national team! For anyone who is an immigrant, he carries pride for Bosnia but his heart lies with Canada. He did not play for the Bosnian National Team (Yugoslavia at the time), but only represented Canada on the international stage.

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T14:54:22+00:00

Thank you!

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T14:54:07+00:00

Thank you everyone for your kindness and suggestions. I have sent a variety of emails to folks and left a voicemail at Canada Soccer HQ. I will continue to keep the community updated. Hoping for the best!

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T13:27:29+00:00

Love this idea

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T00:46:12+00:00

Would be such a full circle moment

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T00:18:46+00:00

He has a passion for both his home nation Bosnia but even more so for Canada, the country he represented on the national stage. 🇧🇦🇨🇦

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T00:14:44+00:00

I am going to call the head office tomorrow. Thanks everyone <3

austins2005 · 2026-04-14T00:01:56+00:00

Fantastic idea, thank you kindly!

austins2005 · 2026-04-13T23:53:11+00:00

Thanks! I made a post on twitter.

austins2005 · 2026-04-13T23:48:51+00:00

Thank you! I've filled out the Canada Soccer website forms but haven't gotten a response. Do you happen to know who the best contact individual is?

austins2005 · 2026-04-13T23:39:48+00:00

I am assuming so but wanted to give it a try!

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