The Wolfy among us Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Adidas has announced the short list of potential names for the 2014 World Cup ball and are asking fans to vote for their preferred candidate of quintessential Brazilian choices. The three names are Portuguese words and all are feminine, conforming to the Brazilian stereotype of the ball as a woman, to be caressed and cared for. One of the finalists is Carnavalesca, a word describing someone who plans or participates in the country's raucous carnival celebrations. Another is Bossa Nova, a reference to the famous samba-jazz music genre popularised in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1950s and 1960s. Finally Brazuca, which is a playful slang word for native Brazilians that Adidas said summed up the country's irreverence. The sporting goods firm, a World Cup sponsor, is giving fans the chance to vote for one of the options on its Brazilian Web page at www.adidas.com.br/nome-da-bola-2014. The concept of naming the World Cup ball began in Mexico in 1970 with the Telstar. Among the more memorable balls in the years since were the Tango in Argentina in 1978, the Azteca in Mexico in 1986 and the Jabulani in South Africa in 2010. Romario, the 1994 World Cup winner turned Congressman who has previously criticised Brazil's preparations, expressed surprise at the absence of Gorduchinha, a word that means little chubby. Source So what do you guys say ? I find Carnavalesca very intriguing to say... "Carna-va-lescaaaa" Edited August 14, 2012 by Wolfy © Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajprdp Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Kevin Mirallas confirms Arsenal talks And when asked if he had spoken to Arsenal about a possible move, Mirallas told Sky Sports News: "My manager [has]. Me? No." The 24-year-old, who can play either as a winger or a central striker, was then asked if a move could happen, to which he replied: "Yes, it's good." And Mirallas admits he is interested in moving to England to join compatriot Thomas Vermaelen. "Thomas plays very good at Arsenal and now a lot of Belgian players are in the Premier League," he added. "[Moving to England] It's good for me, it's good for my family and it's a good opportunity, but I don't know...it's possible." i think we might sell rvp for 22 m and get this guy for 8m Edited August 14, 2012 by rajprdp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VelivolusDas Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 So, RvP is trending worldwide on Twitter and there are reports which say Arsene Wenger has agreed for a fee of £22million.... Don't know if true.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Rvp to ? United Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad2689 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner4life Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 RvP to United is very much possible I am afraid.. If this does happens then Rvp is a certified c*nt!! Worse than Nasri! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hope Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 RVP to United Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armaan Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/south-american-striker-set-to-join-manchester-unit?state=87618e79b86f4ed2b40c9a232181865d 5 strikers if we get RVP also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad2689 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/south-american-striker-set-to-join-manchester-unit?state=87618e79b86f4ed2b40c9a232181865d 5 strikers if we get RVP also 6 coz Berba hasn't left yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armaan Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 6 coz Berba hasn't left yet Macheda makes it 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarnet Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 We have only 1.FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad2689 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 We have only 1.FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gooner4life Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) RVP to United for around 24m, confirmed by BBC.. Medical withing next 24 hours. f**k rvp!!!!!! Now confirmed by arsenal.com too. Edited August 15, 2012 by gooner4life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Frag Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/terms-agreed-for-van-persie-transfer biggest traitor in Arsenal histroy :/ ... how we gonna win the league if each year a good player departs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 never thought the deal would go through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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