Extra(R), the 'Official Chewing Gum of the Mexican National Soccer Team,' Celebrates the Team's U.S. Tour in Los Angeles
Jorge Campos, legendary Mexican goalie, and representatives from the Mexican Soccer Federation to officially kick off Mexico's road to South Africa 2010
LOS ANGELES, March 2 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Extra(R), 'El Chicle Oficial de la Seleccion Mexicana,'
will officially kick off their year as the Official
Chewing Gum of Mexican National Soccer Team (MNT) with an
African-themed celebration on the eve of the team's
friendly against New Zealand at the Rose Bowl. Jorge
Campos, the legendary goalie from the 1994 and 1998 World
Cup teams, will serve as master of ceremonies. Jorge,
along with representatives from Wrigley, makers of Extra
gum, will be available for interviews to discuss Mexico's
chances and strategies for a successful bid at the 2010
World Cup in South Africa.
The African-themed night will feature African dancers,
mariachis, Extreme Freestyle Soccer Players and a
countdown clock to June 11, the date Mexico will open the
19th FIFA World Cup against host South Africa.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
6:00 p.m. PST – Media check-in
6:30 p.m. PST – Hors d'oeuvres
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. PST – One-on-one interview opportunities
with Jorge Campos, Wrigley and FMF officials
NOTE TO MEDIA: To request one-on-one, you must confirm
with contacts below
WHERE: The Conga Room at L.A. Live
800 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
VISUALS: Jorge Campos, former Mexican National Team goalie
Extreme Freestyle soccer players
African dancers
Countdown to South Africa Clock
INTERVIEWS: Jorge Campos, former Mexican National Team goalie
Juan Carlos Davila, spokesperson, the Wm. Wrigley Jr.
Company
Representative, Mexican Soccer Federation
CONTACT: Silvia Manrique, Dig Communications
312-404-3441, [email protected]
Or
Ana Serafin, Dig Communications
773-807-9190, [email protected]
SOURCE Wrigley
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