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‘It’s a gut punch:’ Whitecaps announce Messi will not play in Vancouver
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‘It’s a gut punch:’ Whitecaps announce Messi will not play in Vancouver
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07:59 | May 21, 2024
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‘It’s a gut punch:’ Whitecaps announce Messi will not play in Vancouver
01:30 | May 23, 2024
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03:20 | June 15, 2024
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02:40 | June 14, 2024
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23:40 | June 14, 2024
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Vancouver Bandits unveil jersey tribute to Terry Fox
02:41 | June 11, 2024
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02:21 | June 10, 2024
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Trevor Linden on Men’s Health Week
06:20 | June 10, 2024
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02:09 | June 7, 2024
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Vancouver Whitecaps face potential lawsuit over Lionel Messi no-show
02:16 | June 7, 2024
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Victoria HarbourCats face uncertain playoff future as BC Lions set to take over field
01:55 | June 7, 2024
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Celebrating 60 years of track & field at Jerome Classic
02:24 | June 7, 2024
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This is BC: Surrey coach up for hockey hero award
01:44 | June 6, 2024
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Musqueam Nation youth keep canoe culture alive
01:45 | June 6, 2024
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Grey Cup Festival and Half Time announcement
05:53 | June 3, 2024
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Wrexham FC prepares to visit Whitecaps
07:08 | June 3, 2024
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This is BC: Soccer team building on unique model
02:05 | June 2, 2024
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02:03 | May 30, 2024
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02:42 | May 28, 2024
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Fans react to no Lionel Messi at Vancouver Whitecaps game
01:11 | May 25, 2024
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Whitecaps fans angry with Messi no-show in Vancouver
03:32 | May 24, 2024
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Canucks offseason preview
05:10 | May 24, 2024
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Lionel Messi skipping Vancouver game Saturday
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02:15 | May 23, 2024
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02:20 | May 23, 2024
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NHL prospect Macklin Celebrini prepares for entry draft in Las Vegas
02:34 | May 23, 2024
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Canadian soccer start Christine Sinclair is now a Barbie doll
01:58 | May 22, 2024
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NBA House appearance in Vancouver raises basketball fans’ hopes
03:17 | May 22, 2024
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Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair gets her own Barbie doll
00:35 | May 22, 2024
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Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet
03:05 | May 22, 2024
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Economics of the end of the Canucks playoff run
01:58 | May 21, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks eliminated from playoffs
07:59 | May 21, 2024
‘It’s a gut punch:’ Whitecaps announce Messi will not play in Vancouver
Description
May 23, 2024
A statement has been released from the Vancouver Whitecaps that's going to upset a lot of soccer fans. Squire Barnes has an update on what was supposed to be soccer superstar Lionel Messi's appearance at BC Place this weekend.
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‘It’s a gut punch:’ Whitecaps announce Messi will not play in Vancouver01:30 | May 23, 2024
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More than 51,000 people expected for B.C. Lions home opener, 50 Cent concert03:20 | June 15, 2024
-
Vancouver Runner on track to compete in Paris Olympics02:40 | June 14, 2024
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Global BC Presents: BC Lion’s Amar Doman23:40 | June 14, 2024
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Vancouver Bandits unveil jersey tribute to Terry Fox02:41 | June 11, 2024
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Former B.C. streetball stars inspire hope for at-risk youth02:21 | June 10, 2024
-
Trevor Linden on Men’s Health Week06:20 | June 10, 2024
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Canucks fans least supportive of Edmonton Oilers across Canada: poll02:09 | June 7, 2024
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Vancouver Whitecaps face potential lawsuit over Lionel Messi no-show02:16 | June 7, 2024
-
Victoria HarbourCats face uncertain playoff future as BC Lions set to take over field01:55 | June 7, 2024
-
Celebrating 60 years of track & field at Jerome Classic02:24 | June 7, 2024
-
This is BC: Surrey coach up for hockey hero award01:44 | June 6, 2024
-
Musqueam Nation youth keep canoe culture alive01:45 | June 6, 2024
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Grey Cup Festival and Half Time announcement05:53 | June 3, 2024
-
Wrexham FC prepares to visit Whitecaps07:08 | June 3, 2024
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This is BC: Soccer team building on unique model02:05 | June 2, 2024
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Access to affordable swim lessons becoming more difficult02:03 | May 30, 2024
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Surrey Eagles soaring to new heights as BCHL champs02:42 | May 28, 2024
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Fans react to no Lionel Messi at Vancouver Whitecaps game01:11 | May 25, 2024
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Whitecaps fans angry with Messi no-show in Vancouver03:32 | May 24, 2024
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Canucks offseason preview05:10 | May 24, 2024
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Lionel Messi skipping Vancouver game Saturday08:10 | May 24, 2024
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This is BC: Amateur boxer is Olympic hopeful02:15 | May 23, 2024
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Canucks: What caused Brock Boeser’s blood clot? Pettersson admits nagging injury02:20 | May 23, 2024
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NHL prospect Macklin Celebrini prepares for entry draft in Las Vegas02:34 | May 23, 2024
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Canadian soccer start Christine Sinclair is now a Barbie doll01:58 | May 22, 2024
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NBA House appearance in Vancouver raises basketball fans’ hopes03:17 | May 22, 2024
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Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair gets her own Barbie doll00:35 | May 22, 2024
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Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet03:05 | May 22, 2024
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Economics of the end of the Canucks playoff run01:58 | May 21, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks eliminated from playoffs07:59 | May 21, 2024
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‘It’s a gut punch:’ Whitecaps announce Messi will not play in Vancouver01:30 | May 23, 2024
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More than 51,000 people expected for B.C. Lions home opener, 50 Cent concert03:20 | June 15, 2024
-
Vancouver Runner on track to compete in Paris Olympics02:40 | June 14, 2024
-
Global BC Presents: BC Lion’s Amar Doman23:40 | June 14, 2024
-
Vancouver Bandits unveil jersey tribute to Terry Fox02:41 | June 11, 2024
-
Former B.C. streetball stars inspire hope for at-risk youth02:21 | June 10, 2024
-
Trevor Linden on Men’s Health Week06:20 | June 10, 2024
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Canucks fans least supportive of Edmonton Oilers across Canada: poll02:09 | June 7, 2024
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Vancouver Whitecaps face potential lawsuit over Lionel Messi no-show02:16 | June 7, 2024
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Victoria HarbourCats face uncertain playoff future as BC Lions set to take over field01:55 | June 7, 2024
-
Celebrating 60 years of track & field at Jerome Classic02:24 | June 7, 2024
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This is BC: Surrey coach up for hockey hero award01:44 | June 6, 2024
-
Musqueam Nation youth keep canoe culture alive01:45 | June 6, 2024
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Grey Cup Festival and Half Time announcement05:53 | June 3, 2024
-
Wrexham FC prepares to visit Whitecaps07:08 | June 3, 2024
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This is BC: Soccer team building on unique model02:05 | June 2, 2024
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Access to affordable swim lessons becoming more difficult02:03 | May 30, 2024
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Surrey Eagles soaring to new heights as BCHL champs02:42 | May 28, 2024
-
Fans react to no Lionel Messi at Vancouver Whitecaps game01:11 | May 25, 2024
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Whitecaps fans angry with Messi no-show in Vancouver03:32 | May 24, 2024
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Canucks offseason preview05:10 | May 24, 2024
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Lionel Messi skipping Vancouver game Saturday08:10 | May 24, 2024
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This is BC: Amateur boxer is Olympic hopeful02:15 | May 23, 2024
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Canucks: What caused Brock Boeser’s blood clot? Pettersson admits nagging injury02:20 | May 23, 2024
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NHL prospect Macklin Celebrini prepares for entry draft in Las Vegas02:34 | May 23, 2024
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Canadian soccer start Christine Sinclair is now a Barbie doll01:58 | May 22, 2024
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NBA House appearance in Vancouver raises basketball fans’ hopes03:17 | May 22, 2024
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Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair gets her own Barbie doll00:35 | May 22, 2024
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Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet03:05 | May 22, 2024
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Economics of the end of the Canucks playoff run01:58 | May 21, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks eliminated from playoffs07:59 | May 21, 2024
‘It’s a gut punch:’ Whitecaps announce Messi will not play in Vancouver
Description
May 23, 2024
A statement has been released from the Vancouver Whitecaps that's going to upset a lot of soccer fans. Squire Barnes has an update on what was supposed to be soccer superstar Lionel Messi's appearance at BC Place this weekend.
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