Friday, May 28, 2010

ESPN: 2010 FIFA World Cup Murals

ESPN commissioned South African design firm Am I Collective to create 32 murals honoring the 32 countries in this year's World Cup. Am I Collective drew inspiration from throwback Ghanaian movie posters that were popular in the 1980's. All the murals look dope, but here's a short list of some personal favorites:

MOST INTIMIDATING:


Anytime a team uses Samurai Swords during a sporting event, usually doesn't end well for the opposition.

MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN IN THE PLAYER's HOME:


If I were Michael Ballack, I'd put a copy of this in every room....too bad he's injured and can't play in the World Cup.

SKETCHIEST MURAL:


If you see this above Tim Cahill's fireplace, RUN.

AND FINALLY, TEAM USA's MURAL:


oops....here it is:


You can check out all of them at http://www.worldcupbuzz.com/espns-2010-fifa-world-cup-murals/








2 comments:

  1. Boxing the corner flag has been Cahill's goal celebration for years. Get a clue

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