Brazil presents 2014 World Cup posterJanuary 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. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. €3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms. Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. |