A Smiling Armadillo is declared to be the official mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on 12 September 2012. The reports state that FIFA has registered the patent for this rare animal with the European Patent Office as a symbol to this extreme sporting event. Officials declared that internet poll will help in deciding the name of this mascot. Brazuca the name of the ball for the world cup 2014 to was finalized by the opinion poll on internet.
The armadillo in Brazil is known by the name of 'tatu-bola' and is known for its abilities of rolling itself in form of a ball to with a leathery shell as a symbol of self defence.
In the previous FIFA World Cup the mascots were:
• FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa- Zakumi the green-haired leopard
• FIFA 2006 World Cup in Germany- Goleo named lion
Taking the Armadillo as an official mascot for the mega event was backed by a NGO named Caatinga Association engaged in protection of the biodiversity of North Eastern Brazil.
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