Derek Van Diest
The Province
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Emotionally drained, Canada overwhelmed by Japan at SheBelieves Cup
The Canadian women’s national team wrapped up the three-game SheBelieves Cup tournament with an uninspiring 3-0 loss to Japan → Read More
Canada looks to end SheBelieves Cup with a strong performance against Japan
Bev Priestman would like to see a repeat performance against Japan in their final game of the tournament at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Tex. → Read More
Focus back on field for Canada in win against Brazil at SheBelieves Cup
Still embroiled in an ugly labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the women’s team put on an impressive performance against Brazil. → Read More
Canada bounce back with impressive win at SheBelieves Cup
Perhaps lost in the current labour dispute with Canada Soccer this past week, is how talented the team really is → Read More
Change of scenery for Canada in second game of SheBelieves Cup
After losing its opening game 2-0 to the host United States at Exploria Stadium on Thursday, Canada travelled to Nashville to play Brazil → Read More
Canada women's national team asking for equal resources heading towards its World Cup
Four veteran leaders of the Canadian women’s national team shared their side of the argument in a pay equity dispute → Read More
VAN DIEST: Another embarrassing fiasco for Canada Soccer executive
Canada Soccer president Dr. Nick Bontis and general secretary Earl Cochrane have been at the centre of not one, but two player revolts. → Read More
Canada Soccer in another player dispute leading into a FIFA World Cup
The Canada women’s national soccer team is at odds with the Canada Soccer, going on strike Friday over financial cutbacks to the program. → Read More
CANADA SOCCER: Women's team prepares for big year, Herdman staying on board with men
It’s going to be a big year for the Canadian women’s national soccer team. → Read More
WORLD CUP: Fitting end to fantastic tournament
An event marred in controversy from the day this small Gulf nation was awarded the rights to hold the tournament came together better than anyone expected with Lionel Messi winning his long-awaited World Cup title, cementing his legacy as one of the best to ever play the game. → Read More
WORLD CUP: Mbappe single-handedly nearly pulls off upset for France
The France star scored three goals and another in the shootout, almost single-handedly winning another tournament for his country → Read More
WORLD CUP: Argentina inspired to win Sunday's final for Lionel Messi
On Sunday, Argentina will try to win its first World Cup since Diego Maradona led the country to the title in 1986 → Read More
WORLD CUP: Croatia happy to finish third after disappointing semifinal
With aging stars and a fresh batch of new faces, Croatia was never really considered a contender to win the title, so finishing third was a massive accomplishment → Read More
WORLD CUP: France look to play spoiler in final against Messi
Most in the stands and many around the planet are hoping Argentina win, France has been slotted into a spoiler role. → Read More
Corner Kicks: Is this Lionel Messi's World Cup moment?
WATCH BELOW as Postmedia's Rob Wong chats with National Soccer Columnist Derek Van Diest who is in Qatar covering the World Cup. → Read More
WORLD CUP: Dream final pits defending champs France against Lionel Messi's Argentina
The 2022 FIFA World Cup dream final is set with Lionel Messi going after his first title with Argentina, while France looks to repeat. → Read More
WORLD CUP NOTES: Lionel Messi praises team in semifinal victory
While heaped in praise over his performance at the World Cup, Lionel Messi was quick to share the credit with his coaches and teammates. → Read More
WORLD CUP: Morocco puts up brave fight but France reaches final
Surely as the first African nation to reach the semifinal of a World Cup, Morocco were just happy to be here, but did not play like it in front of a partisan… → Read More
WORLD CUP NOTES: France two wins away from a rare repeat
A defending champion has not won back-to-back titles its title since Brazil went on to win the 1962 tournament in Chile → Read More
WORLD CUP: Lionel Messi and supporting cast too much for Croatia
Lionel Messi has carried Argentina for so long, it’s hard to remember a supporting cast around him this good. → Read More