2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ Sponsors Announced

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13.4.05 - CONCACAF is proud to announce the first six official sponsors of the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™.
Lowes, McDonalds, Miller Lite, Pontiac, Texaco and Tylenol have all signed-up as official partners of the prestigious event that takes place in cities across the USA from 6-24 July 2005 and will crown this region's soccer champion.

In announcing the first sponsors to become part of the event, CONCACAF General Secretary, Chuck Blazer, said, "We are proud that such prominent corporations and products have chosen to be part of the Gold Cup. With more games in more cities than ever before, the 2005 Gold Cup™ promises to reach more fans of soccer than any previous edition. We are sure the event will be a great success for fans, for CONCACAF and for our partners alike."

Each of the Gold Cup partners has the exclusive right, within its respective category of commercial activity, to associate itself with the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ and the official marks of the event. Additionally the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ partners will receive in-stadium promotional opportunities in the host venues for the event that includes advertising field boards.

Negotiations continue with other companies interested in sponsoring the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™ and further partnerships are expected to be announced in due course.

What CONCACAF's partners said:
Commenting on Lowe's sponsorship of the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup™, the company's senior vice president, Bob Gfeller, said:
"Lowe's has a deep commitment to our customers, and we want to be a part of the events about which they are passionate. Sponsorship of events like the Gold Cup is one of the many ways Lowe's is connecting with our customers while, at the same time, helping to extend the reach of truly great soccer to even more Americans across the county."

Luis Altuve, Multicultural Marketing Director at Miller Brewing Company said:
"Soccer fans on this continent are as devoted and committed to the sport and their respective national teams as in any country in the world. This tournament provides Miller with yet another property to engage Hispanic consumers and passionate soccer fans throughout the United States."

Rick Marroquin, director of marketing, McDonald's USA said:
"McDonald's understands the passion that Hispanics in the US have for soccer. We are proud to partner with CONCACAF on Gold Cup 2005. Our support of this prestigious tournament further reaffirms our commitment to the most popular sport in the world."

Mary Kubitskey, Pontiac's advertising manager, said:
"As General Motor's performance division, Pontiac's sponsorship of the Gold Cup is a natural fit. We are pleased to demonstrate our ongoing support of soccer through this partnership."

Texaco's Global Brand Manager, Alexandra Valderrama said:
"Texaco values performance and quality and is therefore proud to sponsor the Gold Cup which demonstrates top quality and outstanding human performance in the world of soccer."

About Lowes
With fiscal year 2004 sales of $36.5 billion, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE® 50 company that serves approximately 11 million customers a week at more than 1,100 home improvement stores in 48 states. Based in Mooresville, N.C., the 59-year old company is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world. For more information, visit www.lowes.com

About McDonalds
McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 local restaurants serving nearly 50 million people in more than 119 countries each day. Approximately 70 percent of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent, local businessmen and women.

About Miller Brewing Company
Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing Company is the oldest major brewer in America, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2005. Miller is a wholly owned subsidiary of SABMiller plc, one of the world's largest brewers. Miller's principal beer brands are Miller Lite, Miller Genuine Draft and Miller High Life. The company imports Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Foster's and has craft brews Leinenkugel's and Henry Weinhard's. Its portfolio of brands also includes Milwaukee's Best and Sharp's, a non-alcohol brew. Miller produces Icehouse from the Plank Road Brewery, a small division of Miller; Olde English 800; and Mickey's Malt Liquor. More information about Miller Brewing Company is available at the company's corporate web site, www.MillerBrewing.com

About Pontiac
Pontiac is a division of General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) and markets the G6 sedan, GTO, Grand Prix, Vibe and Montana SV6. Pontiac sold more than 474,000 vehicles in 2004, ranking third among GM divisions in total sales. In 2005, Pontiac will introduce the Solstice roadster, G6 coupe and Torrent compact SUV, followed by the G6 retractable hardtop convertible in early 2006. More information on Pontiac and its products can be found on the division's website at www.pontiac.com and in Spanish at www.pontiac.com/espanol.

About Texaco
Currently celebrating its 125th anniversary, ChevronTexaco is one of the world's leading energy companies. With more than 47,000 employees, ChevronTexaco conducts business in approximately 180 countries around the world, producing and transporting crude oil and natural gas, and marketing and distributing fuels and other energy products. ChevronTexaco is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information on ChevronTexaco is available at www.chevrontexaco.com

About TYLENOL®
TYLENOL®, which celebrates 50 years of trust and innovation in 2005, contains the active ingredient acetaminophen, and provides fast, effective relief for everyday pain. The product temporarily relieves minor aches and pains (due to muscular aches, backache, headache, toothache, the common cold, menstrual cramps and the minor pain of arthritis) and fever. TYLENOL® is the official pain reliever of the 2005 Gold Cup. For more information, please visit www.tylenol.com

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CONCACAF GOLD CUP HISTORY
YEAR - CHAMPION - RUNNER-UP - VENUES
1991 - USA - Honduras - Los Angeles, Pasadena (USA)
1993 - Mexico - USA - Dallas (USA); Ciudad de México (México)
1996 - Mexico - Brazil - Anaheim, San Diego, Los Angeles (USA)
1998 - Mexico - USA - Oakland, Miami, Los Angeles (USA)
2000 - Canada - Colombia - San Diego, Miami, Los Angeles (USA)
2002 - USA - Costa Rica - Pasadena, Miami (USA)
2003 - Mexico - Brazil - Foxboro, Miami (USA); Ciudad de México (México)