Patrice Bernier : un gars d'ici devenu géant du soccer

The World Cup is coming to Canada… and who better to talk about it than one of the greatest soccer players in Canadian history? A local boy from Brossard, no less! In this episode of This Is Not a Press Review, we welcome Patrice Bernier, former captain of the Montreal Impact and a leading figure in Canadian soccer, for a fascinating discussion about the 2026 World Cup, the explosion of soccer in Quebec, and the evolution of the sport here. Why has soccer now surpassed hockey as the most popular sport in Canada? Did Montreal miss its chance by refusing to host FIFA matches? And can Canada really surprise everyone at the next World Cup? Patrice also shares his predictions for 2026, discusses his role as an analyst at RDS, his involvement with the Montreal Roses, and his desire to share his passion with young people through his soccer clinics. But above all, we discover a deeply human man, passionate and proud to finally see the World Cup "in our backyard." An inspiring, accessible, and incredibly interesting conversation with a true local soccer legend. 🎙️ Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. 🎙️ This is not a press review — Gravité Média | Audrey Leduc-Brodeur & Valérie Lessard | Every Wednesday #PatriceBernier #WorldCup2026 #FIFA2026 #SoccerCanada #CFMontreal #RDSSoccer #SoccerQuebec #MontrealRoses Follow Patrice Bernier:   / patricebernier8     / pbernier10   https://x.com/pbernier10 https://patricebernier.com/ Follow us on social media:   / maviemaregion     / maviemaregion     / maviemaregion   CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction 01:52 — Patrice Bernier: Background and Introduction 02:22 — The World Cup, the Global Sporting Event 05:19 — Soccer, Identity, and National Belonging 09:16 — The craze in Canada and soccer as the number one sport 15:27 — Montreal and FIFA: a missed opportunity? 21:29 — 2026 favorites and preparation as an analyst at RDS 28:43 — CF Montréal and coaching instability 32:49 — Les Roses de Montréal and women's soccer 38:34 — Rafales: local news from the South Shore