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Clint Dempsey delivered a scathing critique of Canada head coach Jesse Marsch following the team’s opening World Cup encounter against Bosnia and Herzegovina this evening.

Canada were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their Group B opener, with Jovo Lukic giving Bosnia the lead in the 21st minute before Cyle Larin equalised for the Canadians in the 78th.

As Canada’s search for a maiden World Cup victory continues — their record now standing at six defeats and one draw — former United States striker Dempsey took aim at Marsch for his remarks questioning the patriotism of the US Men’s National Team (USMNT).

Marsch, who both played for and coached the United States, served as assistant manager under Bob Bradley between 2010 and 2011.

Dempsey, the all-time leading goal-scorer for the United States with 57 goals in 141 appearances, was furious after Marsch claimed he once had to “beg” USMNT players to sing their national anthem — contrasting that with his current Canadian squad, who he said sang it proudly.

Marsch had made the controversial statement ahead of Canada’s match against Bosnia, prompting Dempsey to respond sharply, advising the coach to “stay in his own lane.”

Speaking on Fox Sports, the former USMNT captain exclaimed: “He really said that? I can’t take this guy too seriously. When the national anthem played — I wasn’t one to sing every time — I would put my hand over my heart and say a prayer to the good Lord above.”

He continued, “I’ve shed blood for this country. I broke my nose playing for this country, I came back from two heart procedures and still played for this country.”

“I’m not about to take advice from someone who switched sides and is now singing another nation’s anthem,” the 43-year-old added pointedly.

Dempsey then echoed Thierry Henry’s well-known phrase “stay in your own lane” to conclude his criticism of Marsch.

“Stay in your own lane — looks like he’s on a little moped,” Dempsey quipped. “He should focus on his own team.”

Marsch’s side, meanwhile, earned a historic result in their World Cup debut — Canada’s first-ever point at the tournament level, following years of disappointment on the global stage.

The USMNT will next take on Paraguay in their Group D opener later this evening, aiming not only to produce a stronger performance than Canada’s but perhaps also a more spirited rendition of their national anthem.