Sinclair makes Canadian cover of video game

TORONTO — Canadian soccer captain Christine Sinclair is not just in the game, she’s on the cover.

EA Sports announced Monday the 32-year-old from Burnaby will share the Canadian cover of FIFA 16 with Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

U.S. striker Alex Morgan will be on the American cover with Messi, while Steph Catley will be showcased in Australia.

They are the first women to appear as the face of the hit video game franchise.

EA announced in May the new version of the game would feature 12 women’s national teams for the first time.