Why Brazilian World Cup fans are being warned not to dress Rocky statue in team gear (opens original article in a new tab)

Brazilian World Cup fans in Philadelphia were advised against dressing the Rocky statue in team gear due to a superstition linking it to bad luck for teams.

• Brazilian World Cup fans in Philadelphia were warned not to dress the Rocky statue in team gear due to a reported curse
• Dressing the Rocky statue in team colors has been associated with teams losing matches, including Ecuador's loss after dressing Rocky
• The Rocky statue is a popular tourist attraction and cultural icon in Philadelphia