Brazil 2014 gets mascot

The mascot for the 2014 World Cup. Image courtesy of FIFA.

Brazil will be holding a contest to name their 2014 World Cup mascot, but the creature in question has already been announced.  The endangered three-branded armadillo, the winner from 47 proposals.  “I’m delighted to welcome such an important member to the 2014 team,” Brazil organizing committee member Ronaldo said in a press statement. “The mascot will play a key ambassadorial role in the next two years. I’m sure he will inspire many young football fans in Brazil and all over the world with the great passion which he has for the sport and for his country.”  The unnamed armadillo already has an official site.

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