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。 : }4 }- W: I; L% R m
Ed Strafford, Wellington, New Zealand2 O4 e, S5 ?0 W7 a
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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.
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6 J& N- {8 M6 ]0 x9 ^2 g4 I# U 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.
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) o9 T2 {/ ~7 g8 \( L! I l! e6 w2 q 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, j4 ^- o% x4 E6 x5 ?( ]
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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.
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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.6 B( I! U0 I7 W6 B* ^
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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!' i# P* T, [: Y0 ?& I
3 F; ^& M% n7 u; e 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
