Extra(R), the 'Official Chewing Gum of the Mexican National Soccer Team,' Celebrates the Team's U.S. Tour in Los Angeles

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