Alphonso Davies reveals the cost of greatness, and his unwavering family promise

Soccer superstar Alphonso Davies opens up about the sacrifices and hard work behind his success and the promise he made to his family that keeps him motivated.
Note: Video at 02:58 of Davies in 2011 courtesy St. Nicholas Catholic Junior High School
#AlphonsoDavies #Bayern #Football
Watch The National live on KZbin Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET
Subscribe to The National:
kzbin.info...
Connect with The National online:
Facebook | / thenational
Twitter | / cbcthenational
Instagram | / cbcthenational
More from CBC News | www.cbc.ca/news
The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters help you make sense of the world, wherever you are. The National was named Canada’s Best National Newscast by the Canadian Screen Awards and RTDNA Canada.

[@heatheryoung36]

He is such a lovely young man. I wish him all good things for him and his family always.

[@olamideniyiafuye]

Nothing better than seeing someone use their talent for good, with style and grace. The world is your oyster, Alphonso. God bless you.

[@JonnyDS]

Thank you Alphonso for showing all of us about chasing your goals whilst being a good person

[@Sivasasker]

I'm so happy for him and his family.

[@adn17]

A humble footballer.

[@Jomaanji]

Davies our beloved player .. he is one of us MIA SAN MIA❤

[@TheMrBusty]

We`re so pleased to have him here in Munich

[@alive4metal731]

World class. On and off the pitch.

[@shainshadkp6992]

I love Alphonso Davies, he is amazing

[@johnlombardo7816]

Pure legend. Never realized he played for us before goin to Bundesliga.. ❤❤

[@senate_shakya_]

Lol “soccer fan”

[@johnlombardo7816]

@senateshakya684 ? Being from us it's what I knew.. not my fault.. I'm a football fan through and through these days .. have been for years now.. dont hold it against me mate 🤣

[@jhonvelasquez4847]

This guy is phenomenal. Love him!

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Does not matter where you are from , we can all achieve greatness and do good for others... this Guy is a true inspiration and a great natural footballing talent .

[@tranquillo2741]

Good lad and legend in the making. Wish him personal happiness and success

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

Bravo to this young man! And Ian, as usual, a wonderful interview that you always deliver to your audience. 👍💯 🇨🇦

[@billi963]

Well done Alphonso! Way to represent. Much ❤

[@12Crey]

What a Legend, keep it going bro

[@nubian5288]

He’s a year younger than me but I respect everything about this man 💪🏽👏🏽👌🏽

[@tigercoward]

This video is so nice! Thank you for this, and thank you, Fonzie, for being a bright light in soccer and in the world! I was at BMO when you scored the goal against Panama, and I still get Goose Bumps when it it gets replayed. Amazing! You are an inspiration on and off the pitch! Go forth with an open mind and, most importantly, an open heart and remember that self-care is not selfish! Forever your fan. Dave

[@antovarguez]

An inspiration in so many ways.

[@yoniwedihager4785]

Absolutely legend

[@Mr.AJ1]

we cannot done every state, Man just a start, get richer everyday we love you north face

[@niloyahmed7792]

May he have a blessed life

[@carlinggreen7679]

nice work Ian. love the fonze more every time out,

[@filipvranesevik583]

All the best in the future Alphonso ❤

[@adam-atasi]

Make us proud, Phonzi!

[@bryanlyns437]

Most underrated baller ever

[@brendaraudebaugh6246]

Great interview.

[@yoniwedihager4785]

Thank you for been the voice of refugees god bless you and your family indeed you are one of the best footballers in the world.

[@paulgilliland2992]

Great story.

[@NevergiveupTrueLion]

Good Guy! A Luck for Canada.

[@David-qv7no]

the biggest Canadian athlete in history

[@wndlrms1420]

bruh

[@David-qv7no]

@@wndlrms1420 , not even a debate bro. He is the most well known athlete in Canadian history

[@saiddaniel6862]

Jow bro we love you so muche

[@EmmaMukenge]

Correction: myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. Cardiomegaly is the enlargement of the heart

[@hakimbismark1909]

The best attacking full back

[@rebeccahillsares8253]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mugerwasolomonmuweke2448]

If I scored that first World Cup goal for Canada, I was retiring that same moment.

[@peacefulliberal5641]

My fellow Canadian!

[@Christianna73]

❤

[@Oilerfan5]

Good Ol Edmonton Boy

[@aminaniyubushbozi5799]

Once a wise person said; you live a beautiful life, you have worked so hard, and you have suffered to get to be where you are. " but You got no family, no kids to keep you alive. What Davies needs, is a family to keep him alive. Heads up man.

[@brianbuziba9643]

Phonzie 🥶

[@johnwilmer2047]

Phonzie!!

[@benjaminarends8964]

Don't let any German hear you call Bayern Munich a "franchise"

[@maseruka6334]

❤❤❤

[@cyasa1926]

ETH need you join him. Man U is missing you. Its time to try the toughest league playing for Man U. I remember you playing vs my son's high school team in Alberta school tornaments way back around 2013- 2015

[@duodutheophilus3376]

God plan🙏

[@craigscott4205]

Imagine playing against Davies as a 15 yr old ☠☠

[@SHEASGOTSOUL]

😎

[@rock5935]

When did Gary Neville get the speakers job 4:28 😂😂😂

[@duodutheophilus3376]

GOD DID🏆🙏

[@Apxiloxus]

"greatness, and his unwavering" is ungrammatical. No comma needed unless it is a list of more than two.

[@seppl954]

Soon he plays for germany🎉

[@leadership_guru]

Big result would this be, if it's in real life!

[@mariodelucia2460]

Why not call out Chris Jones???

[@senate_shakya_]

Bayern should work on helping bring his family to Germany.

[@josepha133]

Maybe they don't want to come to Germany… I'm sure they could come if they wanted to.

[@upAlone607]

Jesus Christ is king ❤✝️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@fistofren3483]

As much as I hate them: Bayern Munich are not a franchise!!!!

[@kiroolioneaver8532]

Greatest Canadian soccer player? What about Christine Sinclair

[@darren4486]

Well he is one of the greatest Canadian soccer players tho

[@kiroolioneaver8532]

@@darren4486 yes one of the greatest

[@495HP]

Sinclair who? I never heard of him and btw Alphonso Davies is the best left back in the world right now buddy not just Canada I know for a fact you know nothing about football

[@stillirise7813]

Sinclair? Does he play in the EPL? Which Major European league he plays in??

[@CC-sp6kl]

@@495HP it’s a she hahahah

[@AntonioAE86]

Every time Bayern Munich loses its because of this guy.

[@DgreatvalleyA]

I think he is a selfish player when he play for Canada

[@donnybrooklads]

"greatness"? 🤣🤣🤣

[@dreamarcher4018]

Screw CBC. FREEDOM!

[@sdot5389]

You’re so oppressed.

[@space_4736]

Liberal hahaha

[@mohamedkhalifa7584]

canadian soccer? its football bro and its not canadian

[@dunno558]

These guy has full of drama in life..lots of people has no money or not even can't afford to eat 3x a day while him have lots of resources and yet complain of everything..jeez. a typical millenial who complains despite of what he have now in life.

[@nubian5288]

What are you on about?

[@MimsicalRenegade]

DEFUND CBC

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

Why?

[@MimsicalRenegade]

@@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns Are You On Drugs Jeffy?

[@sdot5389]

@@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns Because he’s parroting the right wing talking points.

[@NevergiveupTrueLion]

Good Guy! A Luck for Canada.