关于世界杯，各国球迷都有自己不得不说的故事，今天我们就来看看新西兰球迷对于世界杯有什么看法吧。
$ o# Z9 i) y, |2 ~0 [0 Q Ed Strafford, Wellington, New Zealand
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New Zealand is a wealthy Pacific nation, with agriculture as its main industry. The 'All Whites' will be competing in the finals for the first time in 28 years.0 E3 Y: J3 ]6 a& k
, c$ `' ]1 X" A0 }+ R& S! W New Zealand's national sport is known to be rugby, but the World Cup has provided the opportunity to push and grow the game and have conversations about football.: d0 K9 {) [* B" U# V* j$ B
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A few years ago, local businessman Terry Serepisos invested millions of New Zealand dollars into the game, and in Wellington, you'll see more football shirts worn than rugby shirts.) o! b5 {, Y, [* N' C
0 B5 U% C4 C# a) w New Zealand is changing culturally. There are more migrants from Africa and Asia who are not rugby fans but football fans, so that has also boosted the sport here. A/ X7 I9 U0 K1 ^) ~: t9 T
6 r; t8 ]! Q ^( Y, G R% C Despite the time difference, I'll be watching the All Whites ' games live at around 2am, and I will try to fit in as many 6.30am games as possible into my pre-work routines and be tactical in attending early meetings.) h+ k }' b! F) h6 z7 Q2 v$ m
$ E' ?1 Q5 M8 [/ {! E Other games will be recorded and highlights shows will be watched. I may take some annual leave, either for sleep recovery or to indulge and celebrate football!; l/ E2 K3 v2 y$ e6 e! X* c
+ z: l' E( t' W8 L! P If we can get a point in the tournament, it would be a major achievement for the country. |
发表于 2012-8-14 23:21:39
