Enjoyed this by Alex Reid for @sport.theguardian.com on the history of World Cup mascots. Ciao was my first and favourite until I fully comprehended Pique - a green chilli pepper in a massive sombrero: Welcome to Mexico! Excellent stuff.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
This year’s World Cup serves up yet more soulless, corporate animal slop to leave fans pining for the days of unique talismans
