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YAHOO! CANADA AND CANADIAN SOCCER TEAM UP

Yahoo! Canada and the Canadian Soccer Association agreed a deal for Yahoo! to become official online partner and national team sponsor.

Under the deal, Yahoo! Canada will also become the presenting sponsor for the Men's National Under-20 team and the CSA's Tide Mini Soccer programme, an international youth development program targeted at children aged 5-10.

"We are delighted to partner with the Canadian Soccer Association because it allows us to play a role in helping promote the game at all levels," said Kerry Munro, General Manager Yahoo! Canada.