World Cup 2010 Blog: Selecting A Name For World Cup 2014’s Official Armadillo

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Selecting A Name For World Cup 2014’s Official Armadillo Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:59 AM PDT The potential names for the Official Armadillo of World Cup 2014 have been announced. Unless you speak Portuguese, you’ll be voting on which one is the most fun to say – clearly it’s Amujibi. And so it shall be. Though Brazilians seem rather unhappy with their pu pu platter of potential monikers. FIFA says the three names – Amujibi, Fuleco and Zuzeco – come from a mix of Brazilian words that represent friendliness, joy and ecology. Despite the public demand for change, the local organizing committee said Thursday the names ”will not be revised.” Why didn’t they just give people what they really want and name Ronaldo mascot. Why.

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World Cup 2010 Blog: Brazil Releases World Cup 2014 Mascot

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Brazil Releases World Cup 2014 Mascot Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:00 AM PDT And it’s stalking Ronaldo. (No, it’s not Ronaldo.) It’s an armadillo: FIFA said the mascot, unveiled by former Brazil striker Ronaldo during a television programme late on Sunday, represented the three-banded armadillo, an endangered species indigenous to Brazil. No need for commentary on FIFA choosing an armored animal as mascot. Nope.

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