Gallery: #WorldCup fever grips #China While China may not have qualified for the #FIFA World Cup in #Brazil, football fever seems to be gripping people all around the country. In the city of Hefei, Anhui Province, an eggshell carving master has etched Fuleco, the official mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the emblem of the event. Meanwhile, a giant trophy has been placed at the center of a popular shopping mall in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, with regular football-themed events and attractions drawing crowds. For football fanatics in Beijing there is a special treat that perhaps would make the long subway commute at least a little exciting. Line 4 of the Beijing Subway has decided to name 32 stops after the 32 teams competing in Brazil. In the trading hub of Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, the markets are flushed with world cup merchandise and memorabilia. From flags, scarves, hats, wigs, sunglasses to even vuvuzelas are on sale. The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 12 with hosts Brazil battling Croatia in Sao Paulo.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 05:59:13 +0000
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