GOLEO VI - official mascot of the 2006 FIFA World Cup © EuroFootball.com

Yesterday (11 13) at a press conference in Leipzig, the official talisman of the 2006 World Cup in Germany was presented - the lion GOLEO VI, always carrying a talking football named Pille with him.

The talisman was presented by two football legends - Brazilian Pele and German Franz Beckenbauer. "My dream of being the official talisman has come true," GOLEO VI said at the press conference.

There is already a television series being created with GOLEO VI and Pille as the main characters. The talisman will start his work this Saturday in a friendly match between the German and Cameroon national teams at the new "Zentralstadion" stadium.

You can find out more about GOLEO VI and his partner Pille in the official Talisman zone.