The World Cup ball. (EPA Photos)
Indonesia is set for two major events in the coming weeks. After all the intense discussion about presidential election during the day, we will have more drama to occupy us as football games take over the television at night. As the World Cup kicks off in Brazil we compile a list of things to cherish about the football’s biggest event.
Never miss a game
Jakarta time is 10 hours ahead of Sao Paulo, but being in a different time zone is not a reason for football fans to miss a game, however busy your schedule is. Save paper and go to worldcupbrazilcalendar.com to automatically put the full World Cup schedule on your phone and computer. The subscribing process only takes a minute. Once the World Cup moves to the next round, the calendar will automatically update with the names of winning countries.
See the venue
We can now explore World Cup stadiums without leaving our bedroom by browsing them on Google Maps. Look for “Brazil’s World Cup Stadiums” on maps.google.com and you can see all 12 stadiums hosting the World Cup. For each host stadium there is beautiful panorama shot, complete with information about capacity and the matches that will take place at the venue.
Enjoy the tune
Shakira’s catchy song “Waka Waka” (“This Time for Africa”) is tough to beat, but this year’s official World Cup song, “We Are One” (“Ole Ola”), comes from Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte. Download the song to your phone — an instant mood booster — for only Rp 7,000 ($0.59) on iTunes Indonesia, Or get the whole official World Cup album for Rp 65,000. Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana features on “Dar um Jaito” (“We Will Find a Way”), with Wyclef, which will be performed during the closing ceremony.
Watch the promo
Premium sportswear brand Nike recently launched its new campaign, “Risk Everything,” by releasing a short animated film called “The Last Game.” The five-minute story is set in a world in which football is losing its spontaneity after a villain called the Scientist creates robots who can play the game more
efficiently than humans. The short features Wayne Rooney, Neymar Jr, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. See it on YouTube for the animated version of these football stars and the gorgeous action sequence with Rio’s beautiful landscape in the background.
efficiently than humans. The short features Wayne Rooney, Neymar Jr, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. See it on YouTube for the animated version of these football stars and the gorgeous action sequence with Rio’s beautiful landscape in the background.
Wear your colors with pride
Whether you watch the game with a group of friends in a sports bar or on the couch at home, every match is a good reason to put on your national jersey. If you are willing to pay a lot of money, Nike is selling 10 of 32 finalists’ kits, while
Adidas is supplying the jerseys of nine teams and Puma eight. If you prefer something more sophisticated, Fred Perry at Plaza Indonesia and Kota Kasablanka is bringing its limited collection of polo shirts with the names of a finalist nations embroidered on the chest.
Adidas is supplying the jerseys of nine teams and Puma eight. If you prefer something more sophisticated, Fred Perry at Plaza Indonesia and Kota Kasablanka is bringing its limited collection of polo shirts with the names of a finalist nations embroidered on the chest.
By Lisa Siregar on 11:35 am Jun 15, 2014
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