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ESPN FC World Cup Entertainment Guide: Kits, Nicknames, Hipsters, anthems and more

I was commissioned by ESPNFC to illustrate an accompanying illustration for an article on upcoming World Cup stories that focus on off-pitch entertainment. 

Thanks to AD Rami Moghadam for the chance to illustrate this.

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Opening Ceremony

World Cups have a rich history of colorful opening ceremonies often featuring people on stilts and almost always oversized footballs that open up to reveal its rich content of celebratory riches.

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Gooooaalll!!!

The World Cup will see a host of eclectic celebrations this summer, among them Antoine Griezmann's Video Game inspired "Take The L" dance celebration.

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Kits are cool again

Never have football kits had more cross-cultural relevance than now and this World Cup will display some of the best ever kit designs including fan favorites Colombia & Belgium.

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The winner is...

Speaking of cool kits. This tournament's clear favorite has been Nigeria's design. The Super Eagle's home kit sold out in a record 3 hours on its debut and has set the internet alight receiving plaudits from fans & players alike. A true masterpiece.

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Team Nicknames

If you're looking to pick a team based on nicknames look no further than Northern Africa featuring Morocco's "Atlas Lions", Nigeria's "Super Eagles", Senegal's "Lions of Teranga" and Tunisia's "Eagles of Carthage" and Egypt's "Pharaohs".

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Things that should get the red card

This tournament will be the first ever to feature new instant video replay technology; "VAR", sure to upset some purists and no doubt increase the likelihood of controversy inside the stadiums and across social media.

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Managers Most Likely to Lose it

Over the years managers have increasingly become a major attraction as characters on the sideline. This summer you can hang your hat on Argentina's Jorge Sampaoli, whose energetic touchline demeanour is likely to steal the show.

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Players who deserve headlines

Australia's 38 year old Tim Cahill has temporarily KO'ed time to feature in his 4th consecutive World Cup showing his resiliancy and importance to the Socceroos. 

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SMH

Who will be the hipster's choice this summer? Egypt & Iceland are likely candidates for obscure and small enough teams to pretend to like and signal your support on social media.

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Thursday 06.07.18
Posted by Daniel Nyari
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