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Canadian anthem delayed at MLS All-Star Game

TORONTO -- Organizers of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game caused a stir Tuesday night by leading fans to believe that the Canadian anthem was not going to be played.

Instead of bringing the Canadian flag onto the field along with the American flag and the English flag -- in honor of the visitors from West Ham United -- organizers waited until several minutes after the other two anthems were played to showcase the Maple Leaf.

That created a scene as fans belted out the Canadian anthem and booed while The Star-Spangled Banner was being played.

When the Canadian anthem finally was performed, the crowd responded with loud cheers and joined in for a loud rendition.

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