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。 $ Y( ~, W/ k5 j; ^+ o5 `+ V# D
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.; x- l6 G( k1 ?; b
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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.$ w- x1 k3 C9 s" G+ h- X
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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.
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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.! }+ k D# x- E+ G R
& z" d' M( l- o+ M 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.
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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!2 T+ J9 t6 D' B+ s; f D2 H+ a
/ ]+ v$ g9 r1 x If we can get a point in the tournament, it would be a major achievement for the country. |