Looking For The Worlds Biggest Soccer Fan

Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 10:15 am
Press Release: The PR Shop

MEDIA RELEASE MARCH 2010

The World’s Biggest Game Is Looking For The Worlds Biggest Fan.

Budweiser, official sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is looking for soccer fans from around the world to send to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa to be part of Bud House. We’re looking for one Kiwi to represent New Zealand in Bud House.

The fans will each have the chance to share their passion for their home team with the group, and the world, as well as the excitement of the games and the overall 2010 FIFA World Cup experience.

If you are selected to represent your country, you will be flown to Cape Town, South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World CupTM for the adventure of a lifetime.

If you think you should represent New Zealand in the Bud House, go to www.budhouse.com <http://www.budhouse.com> to apply. Applications close on Friday March 12th. You must be over the age of 25, have or be able to get a valid passport and speak English. Applications from both men and women are welcome.

Represent our country and show the world the kiwi passion for sport and life!

Budweiser, the King of Beers – www.budhouse.com

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