A world record and hardly anyone knows about it. More than that, the top goal scorer in "Futebol", or soccer doesn't brag about it. She just goes about her next game with love for the sport and is the champion of her fellow team mates. This is, in the sports world, true greatness, marked by humility.
On January 29, 2020, Christine Sinclair scored twice in a game against St. Kitts and Nevis. The final score was 11 x 0. American Abby Wambach lost her record holding position as Sinclair booted in two lovely goals, numbers 184 and 185.
Thus, Christine Sinclair became the world's top all-time leading goal scorer. She calls Burnaby B.C. her home. She lives in Canada, a country where hockey largely commands the attention of sports columnists, never soccer. Those two goals made her a world champion came without much fanfare. Only a few headlines and interviews. Well, yes, the few in the almost empty soccer field in southern Texas may have grasped the significance. And about her goals delivering victories in 41 different countries? She almost shrugs off the accolades.
A week later, she added goal number 186 as Canada overcame Mexico: 2 x 0. She is heading for the Olympic Games, where she'll again challenge other teams.
What a wonderful character trait it is to find anywhere: true greatness combined with humility.
On January 29, 2020, Christine Sinclair scored twice in a game against St. Kitts and Nevis. The final score was 11 x 0. American Abby Wambach lost her record holding position as Sinclair booted in two lovely goals, numbers 184 and 185.
Thus, Christine Sinclair became the world's top all-time leading goal scorer. She calls Burnaby B.C. her home. She lives in Canada, a country where hockey largely commands the attention of sports columnists, never soccer. Those two goals made her a world champion came without much fanfare. Only a few headlines and interviews. Well, yes, the few in the almost empty soccer field in southern Texas may have grasped the significance. And about her goals delivering victories in 41 different countries? She almost shrugs off the accolades.
A week later, she added goal number 186 as Canada overcame Mexico: 2 x 0. She is heading for the Olympic Games, where she'll again challenge other teams.
What a wonderful character trait it is to find anywhere: true greatness combined with humility.
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