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adidas have unveiled the official match ball for next year’s World Cup with a fancy new video, new design and name. Titled the ‘Brazuca’ after popular vote on the internet that beat out ‘Bossa Nova’ and ‘Carnavalesca’ with 77.8% of the votes, the name was first coined by the Portuguese as a derogatory term towards Brazilians, but now has been adopted as a term of National pride – depending on who you talk to.

The ‘Brazuca’ is made from only six panels and underwent two and a half years of testing with 600 players from 30 professional and national teams in 10 countries. With improved grip, touch, stability and aerodynamics, the design was inspired by the Brazilian flag, incorporating FIFA’s official logo and the traditional wish bracelets worn throughout Brazil.

You can pre-order the ‘Brazuca’ from adidas.

Mica Nantes