Journalism of Courage
FIFA World Cup 2014 has been about goals, fans, star players and the heat. But there is something more to this. The players are adding to the heat with their 'hairdos.' The latest to wear a new hairstyle is none other than Portugal star Cristanio Ronaldo. Ronaldo was spotted in his latest style during Portugal's training session on Saturday. (Source: Reuters)
Cristanio Ronaldo, who will be in action on Monday in Portugal's match against USA, is one of the most followed style icons all over the world. He is not only instrumental on the field but the Real Madrid star has always been in the limelight off it as well. (Source: Reuters)
The Portuguese star, one of the richest sportsperson in the world, has not experimented with his hair for the first time. His Manchester United days saw him with long curly hair before he moved to Madrid and changed to side-parting and even spikes. (Source: AP)
Not just international stars but national stars have had hairdos too. Cameroon's Benoit Assou-Ekotto has been long seen with his 'Afro' hair. If there was some 'best hair-style' contest at the World Cup, Benoit might have found it difficult to make the cut. (Source: Reuters)
And then there is Ivory Coast's Geoffory Serey Die who can win that contest (or not). His golden 'Caterpillar' hair look can be spotted from the last row of the stands in Brazil. (Source: Reuters)
Nani is giving hard competition to his Portugal team-mate Cristanio Ronaldo. His 'star with 17' hairdo can be considered as one of the best in Brazil. Nani doesn't have only one star but three of them. Unfortunately, his 'stars' are not at the right place in this World Cup. (Source: Reuters)
If you were tired of seeing players' hair going short, then USA's Kyle Beckerman breaks the trend. His 'dreadlocks' and the hippy look is surely attracting a large crowd, at least for him. (Source: AP)
Actually the mow-hawk is the favourite of players. John Boye of Ghana doesn't only have a mow-hawk but also a golden finish to it. Now that is some experiment and it worked. (Source: Reuters)
We have the classic ones as well at the World Cup. Matheiu Debuchy's side trimmed hair gives him the 'mafia' look. Wonder how famous that is in France. (Source: Reuters)
And there is the 'bad boy' from Italy. Mario Balotelli is surely feeling the heat in Brazil as his hair cover only 20 percent of his scalp. The spikes add to his look and it would be interesting to know how much the Queen likes them. (Source: Reuters)
