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CP24
“We are at a pivotal moment in time for soccer in Canada ,” said the statement issued by the Canada Men's National Soccer Team Players Association. Part of the issue is Canada Soccer's deal with Canada Soccer Business, which represents all corporate partnerships and broadcast rights related to Canada Soccer's core assets including its national teams. Under the deal, Canada Soccer Business pays Canada Soccer an agreed-on amount each year. The prize money from the men's World Cup - Canada earned US$9 million from the tournament purse plus US$1.5 million to prepare for the soccer showcase - is not part of the Canada Soccer Business deal. “We want to get this resolved, for both of our national teams, and for soccer in Canada ,” Canada Soccer said in its statement.
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