With World Cup tensions running high because of the fickle nature of this year's surprising games, comic relief is very much needed and it comes in the form of a World Cup players illustration series.
However, these are not your usual illustrations glorifying players. It is quite the opposite in fact. Colombia-based illustrator Fulvio Obregon created a his World Cup players illustration series in a way that portrays the always-fit and muscular soccer players as overweight.
Featuring soccer stars like Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentina’s Lionel Messi and England’s Wayne Rooney among others, the illustration series is designed in the name of fun and some cheeky comic relief. The images show some of the world's best players and athletes with bulging stomachs and double chins.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Comical Sport Illustrations
- Creating humorous illustrations of athletes is on the rise and offers a new way of engaging with sport.
- Body Positivity in Sports
- A trend towards celebrating diverse bodies in sports can be seen, creating opportunity to challenge old stereotypes.
- Satire in Sports Media
- The use of satire in sports media is becoming increasingly popular, providing a fresh perspective on the culture surrounding sports.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Illustration & Graphic Design
- There is potential for illustrators and designers to disrupt traditional sports media by creating unique and humorous content related to sports.
- Sports Apparel
- The trend towards body positivity in sports can create opportunities to develop apparel for athletes of all shapes and sizes.
- Sports Media & Journalism
- Satirical content can provide a refreshing perspective on sports, disrupting traditional ways of reporting and providing entertainment.
