2. Joga Bonito
This is Eric Cantona interrupting all transmissions, broadcasting live from the heart of Germany. Nikes series of adverts, simply titled Joga Bonito or Play Beautiful to those of us who aren't fluent in Portuguese out there is quite simply football for the soul. Invading a German television studio in the lead up to the 2006 World Cup, Cantona declares a manifesto to rid the game of its ugly side and promote skills, heart, honour, joy and team spirit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy1dpC-JaFA As promised, this is just the beginning in a series of short adverts for the beautiful side of the game, ranging from Thierry Henry indulging in some street-football to old home-video footage of Ronaldinho to show that in some cases, it is important never to grow up. We also got to see how the defending champions Brazil prepared for each game, not as an individual, but as an orchestra. Joga bonito, mes amis! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQxlnd-DK8I