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MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS Héctor Vergara, executive director, Manitoba Soccer Association speaks during the announcement. Surrounded by young soccer athletes, Sports, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Nellie Kennedy announces that the provincial government will be investing $750,000 to support upgrades to the Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex (900 Waverley Street). Héctor Vergara, executive director, Manitoba Soccer Association, and Raff Cantafio, Cantafio family also spoke, both getting emotional during their speeches. Reporter: Grace Penner 260724 - Friday, July 24, 2026.