OK so Bosco probably isn't the exact Irish equivalent of Pikachu, but I think an Ireland jersey with his woolly-haired features on it would do ridiculously well among a large section of the population. Make it happen, FAI.
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Anyway, the Japan Football association have struck a deal with Adidas and the creators of Pokémon and have released a range of merchandise in the run-up to the World Cup. The pick of the products is this limited-edition national team shirt with Pikachu on the front right. It will retail at 7,400 Yen, which is around €53. I can almost hear the sighs of 50 million Japanese parents from here.
