VIDEO SHOWS: ANNOUNCEMENT AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER FULL SCRIPT TO FOLLOW STORY: An iconic New York City landmark will become an epicenter of soccer celebration next year as Rockefeller Center hosts Manhattan's flagship World Cup fan village, organizers said on Thursday (October 23). The popular tourist site, best known for its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, will be transformed into "the ultimate watch party for fans," with live broadcasts and fan experiences, the New York/New Jersey Host Committee said. The fan village is set to run in conjunction with partner and broadcaster Telemundo from July 4-19. NYNJ is set to host eight matches – including the final – at MetLife Stadium, with daily fan festivals planned across the country's biggest metropolitan region and sports market. More

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