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Armadillo unveiled as 2014 World Cup mascot

 
Published on Sep 17, 2012
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This image posted on the Fifa website on Sunday Sept 16, 2012 shows the mascot of the 2014 World Cup. The mascot is a yet to-be-named Brazilian endangered armadillo. -- PHOTO: AP

SAO PAULO (AP) - The mascot of the 2014 World Cup is a yet to-be-named Brazilian endangered armadillo.

Fifa said Brazilians will have until mid-November to choose the mascot's name from three choices - Amijubi, Fuleco and Zuzeco.

The mascot's announcement was made on Sunday on a television show with the participation of former Brazil star Ronaldo.

"I'm delighted to welcome such an important member to the 2014 team," Ronaldo said.

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