May 7, 2024

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New Zealand welcome Spain with Maori honours, including the ‘Haka’

New Zealand welcome Spain with Maori honours, including the ‘Haka’

Spain has already breathed the atmosphere of the World Cup. Four days before his debut Costa Rica on Friday the 21st at 9:30am.The selection was officially received in the New Zealand town of Palmerston North, where the Spanish delegation has set up its base camp for the World Cup, which will be held between July 20 and August 20.

Local officials have given the team a welcome ceremony, which pays tribute to Maori culture. Songs, Dances – well-known ‘HakkaAs a protagonist – ceremonies and welcoming speeches filled Bami’s main square with color as the city is famously known.

Captain of the team Ivana AndrusHe has responded to words of support from community leaders by donning a t-shirt bearing the name ‘Papaioea’, the Maori name of a Spanish-settled New Zealand town.

Likewise, they also thanked George Wilda for the welcome extended to them. “This shirt means it all Resignations, sacrifices And to have the privilege of playing the World Cup in this amazing land and to do it with the value of the friendship that we all share together today has made these victories possible,” said the Real Madrid central defender.

Spain are looking forward to the World Cup with excitement after beating Vietnam in their last warm-up match (9-0). The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand starts on Thursday 20th and the calendar that awaits the team in the group stage: Friday the 21st vs. Costa Rica (9.30), Wednesday 26 against Zambia (9.30) and Monday 31st vs. Japan (9.00).

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