Brazilian soccer fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup have been warned not to dress the Rocky statue in team gear due to a supposed curse. The warning came after Ecuador’s national team dressed the statue in their jersey and subsequently lost their match.

The Rocky Curse

The Rocky statue, a symbol of resilience and heart, has been a popular spot for photos and selfies. However, fans have been cautioned not to tempt fate by dressing the statue in their team’s colors. The curse is said to have originated from the fact that teams who have dressed the statue in their gear have gone on to lose their matches.

Brazilian fans, who are in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti, have taken the warning to heart. Many fans have taken photos with the statue, but have left it undressed. One fan, Roberto De Freitas, said that he had not heard of the curse before, but had no plans to tempt fate once he learned of the potential consequences.

A City’s Connection to the World Cup

Philadelphia, home to nearly 6,000 Brazilian-born immigrants, has a strong connection to the World Cup. The city has a vibrant soccer community, and many fans have been following the tournament closely. The city’s connection to the World Cup is not limited to the Brazilian community, as fans from all over the world have been visiting the city to watch the matches.

Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.