  Brazil presents 2014 World Cup poster January 31, 2013 - 10:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Brazil presented the official poster for the 2014 World Cup at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, Jan 30 unveiling bright colors and fluid patterns that evoke the tropical nation's rich flora and fauna, Reuters reported. Designed by the Crama agency, it shows a map of Brazil between two players challenging for a ball. "The official poster is an important step to showcase Brazil and the FIFA World Cup in the host country and abroad," said retired soccer star Ronaldo, one of the three members on the World Cup's local organizing committee. "It is important to convey the message of a country that is modern, innovative, sustainable, happy, united and, of course, passionate about football," he said. The winning poster was chosen over two others by a panel that included: Ronaldo, former player Bebeto, artist Romero Britto and Brazilian Culture Minister Marta Suplicy. Brazil's 12 host cities released their individual posters in November. The country has chosen an armadillo named Fuleco as the official mascot. Partner news  Top stories Berlin will stage the Champions League final for the first time in 2015 and Warsaw will be the venue for the Europa League final. “Our win can’t be called an easy one, we never have easy games” FC Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder said. As an amateur, 31-year-old Hovhannisyan gained extensive international experience and was a four-time Armenian National Champion. Shakhtar Donetsk FC midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan said he is not planning yet to leave the Ukrainian club.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. says Syria conflict threatens Lebanon’s stability  Syria has been locked in an increasingly bloody civil war since demonstrations broke out against the Assad regime in March 2011.Tizen-based Samsung smartphone images leaked online The images also reveal that Samsung has implemented S-Voice, S-Beam, and Wi-Fi Direct into the handset.France set to begin first major stage of Mali withdrawal However, some fighters retreated to hideouts in the mountains and desert, from where they have launched isolated attacks.IMF chief not placed under formal investigation "Now, it's time for me to go back to work in Washington, and I will of course be briefing my board," Christine Lagarde said. |
