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adidas
on the ball for EURO
UEFA and adidas have presented the new official match ball for
UEFA EURO 2004 ahead of the draw for the final tournament in
Lisbon.
Saturday,
29 November 2002
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The
new ball, named Roteiro after the logbook used by
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, will be used in all
31 matches next summer. The unique and dynamic design
features an aqua metallic base colour which represents
the sky; a blue colour reminiscent of the sea; and
silver lines to signify the co-ordinate system used and
perfected by the Portuguese.
In developing the ball, adidas created a new production
concept. Using thermal bonding, this new technique in
ball production provides a more consistent quality and
performance. Roteiro is the first-ever official match
ball produced with this innovative production technique.
It also features the new Power Balance Technology, has a
seamless surface design and a revolutionary new carcass. |
The ball has been tested by leading European clubs. Real
Madrid and England midfield player David Beckham said:
"The new Roteiro reacts well to my foot. It seems to be
dipping a lot, which is obviously good for me and other
free-kick takers. It has a whole new look and feel. When
you're kicking it, it even sounds better. No one has ever seen
anything like this before. It's going to be a great ball to
play with."
Commenting on the launch of the new ball, UEFA Chief Executive
Gerhard Aigner said: "UEFA EURO 2004 promises to be a
great tournament and a showcase event for the best talent in
European football. It is fitting therefore that adidas have
chosen the UEFA European Football Championship in Portugal
next year to launch their new ball."
Dr Gilberto Madaíl, Portuguese Football Federation president
and chairman of the board of Euro 2004, S.A, said: "adidas
has delivered a stunning, modern and state-of the-art
Portugese football. This is very much how we envisage the UEFA
EURO 2004 event to be. We want to show the world a warm,
passionate, authentic yet modern Portugal. Portugal is ready
to be discovered!" -
UEFA.com
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