Honeymoon Reprieve! Bayern CEO Praises Canadian Football Association's Humane Decision

The Canadian Football Association (CFA) granted a special exemption allowing Alphonso Davies to not report back for the current international friendly window, permitting him to stay in Europe to complete his honeymoon trip. Bayern CEO Drossler publicly praised this humane decision. Davies has been plagued by injuries for two consecutive seasons, appearing just 15 minutes as captain of the Canadian national team at the 2026 World Cup and watching the Round of 16 match from the sidelines. This season, Davies has started all six league matches for Bayern, with his form steadily improving. After communicating with Bayern, Canadian head coach Marsh decided to let him enjoy his honeymoon first before rejoining the squad. Canada will face Chile, Peru, and the USA in this window, with Davies absent for all three matches; he is expected to return in November.