Tuesday, September 18, 2012

World Cup 2010 Blog: Brazil Releases World Cup 2014 Mascot

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.