World Cup

In other news, European Court of Human Rights has condemned Russia for it's treatment of the 2012 Pussy Riot protest at a Moscow Cathedral.

Pussy Riot member Veronica Nikulshina has been given "15 days of administrative arrest (will spend them in a special prison)" and they have "banned her from visiting sports events." They've also released a video detailing what they did, and why.

Today's World Cup Final, which had France winning over Croatia 4-2, was briefly interrupted at the beginning of the second half when what seemed like four fans managed to get through security and onto the field during the game.

Watch the France Vs Croatia World Cup Final with Charli XCX, Men in Blazers, free beer and more.

The Pop-Up is in Canal Street Market and will feature records, club pins, soccer scarves and "extremely limited" free "Total Football" zines by A. Savage, plus foosball, FIFA, and more.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup starts this week in Brazil and will take over the entire planet's consciousness -- and even some of America -- for the next month (June 12 - July 13)...

"WHY? at the waterfront was absolutely fantastic. Best time I've seen them. Fang Island shredded too!" - The Tape "Meet Senator Chuck Schumer" @ the July 11th Pool Party (Ruthie_FF) Pool Party champion Charles E...

guy w/ vuvuzela @ the concert in Prospect Park - 7/11/2010 (koopstakov)"The Roots headline the OkayAfrica World Cup 2010 Finals party to celebrate the first time in its 80-year history the tournament will take place on African soil...

The first Pool Party happens today (7/11). The DJs for all eight Pool Parties are listed on the flyer above along with a green scribble that shows, despite Jelly's initial intentions, soccer will NOT be shown at the Pool Party today ("State parks says we can not show the world cup")...

...which is being rebroadcast online "shortly" NOW. Other performers include Amadou & Mariam, Hugh Masekela, K'Naan, Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Touré, Angelique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, and Shakira...