The Hindu·3 min read·easy
Look who’s at the FIFA World Cup party!
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Indulekha S.
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A pet duck named Merlín has become an internet sensation and an unofficial mascot for Mexico during the FIFA World Cup. Despite his fame and official ambassador status, FIFA regulations prevent him from entering stadiums.
Thinking of animals at the football World Cup is more often a casual shortcut to anthropomorphic mascots than to natural animals living around us. The football party may be hosted by prestigious FIFA but remember what Shakira said in the 2014 World Cup song, ‘Feel how the planet’s become one ’. No kidding.
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