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The FIFA World Cup is now underway in faraway Russia, reuniting all football loving fans in a month-long spectacle of the finest football skills. This year\u2019s mascot is<\/span> Zabivaka<\/span> the Wolf, created by <\/span>Yekaterina Bocharova<\/b>, a 21-year-old Russian graphic design student at Tomsk State University.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1966 Mundial, each FIFA World Cup<\/a> has had its own mascot. Willie \u2013 the mascot for the 1966 competition \u2013 was the first in<\/span> a long line of FIFA World Cup mascots<\/a><\/span>. Willie also holds the record as one of the first mascots to be associated with a major sporting competition. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Zabivaka \u2013 the goalscorer<\/b><\/h3>\n

Zabivaka (\u0417\u0430\u0431\u0438\u0432\u0430\u0301\u043a\u0430) means \u201cthe one who scores\u201d in Russian, a very suitable name for this wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence. Perhaps this is a sneak peek of what to come. One thing is certain \u2013 the Russians will be pleased to have hosted the World Cup with the highest number of goals scored.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Zabivaka \u2013 the democrat<\/b><\/h3>\n

If Zabivaka was a politician, he would certainly be a Democrat. Over one million people took part in the all-national vote to choose the Russia 2018 mascot. The results were announced during the Vechernily Urgant (Evening Urgant) TV programme on the Perviy Kanal (First Channel). With such a decent vote haul, Zabivaka could certainly give Putin a run for his money.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Zabivaka \u2013 the intelligent<\/b><\/h3>\n

The wolf is an intelligent animal and the wolf mascot is a perfect match for a sport characterized by high intelligence, technique, and aptitude. Certainly,<\/span> Zabivaka<\/span><\/a> is the perfect mascot to welcome teeming football fans across the world to football\u2019s biggest party.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Zabivaka \u2013 the last born<\/b><\/h3>\n

Zabivaka is the last born mascot. While this appears somewhat less newsworthy, he apparently shares the same love bestowed on all last borns. We hate to break it to you but your girlfriend probably wants to hug this fun, fluffy mascot too.<\/p>\n

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Zabivaka \u2013 the pathfinder<\/b><\/h3>\n

Wolf <\/span>represents the pathfinder. As usual, this year\u2019s Mundial will see many players trying to prove their mettle. Just as<\/span> Right Said Fred<\/span> puts it, the bragging rights to football\u2019s biggest crown will come down to who wants it most.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s still time to link up with Zabivaka and watch all of your favourite football stars live in Russia. You can do this<\/span> the Wakanow way<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Do you know any other fun facts about the world cup mascot that should have made the list? Feel free to share them in the comment section.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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