Meet Brazuca, Adidas’ Official Match Ball of the 2014 World Cup
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With much fanfare, Adidas has unveiled Brazuca, the official match ball of the 2014 World Cup. The ball boasts a colorful all-over swirl of red, blue, green and black. The pattern suggests the traditional multicolored wish bracelets often seen on the wrists of Brazilians. It’s also meant to reflect the fun and energy associated with the sport in Brazil.
The ball underwent a rigorous two-and-a-half-year testing process that incorporated input from the world’s top players including Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, Bastian Schwieinsteiger, Iker Casillas and teams including AC Milan, Bayern Munich, , Palmeiras and Fluminense. (See how it’s made and discussion from its creators below). For the ball’s name, the company turned to Brazilian fans during a public vote last year. They picked “Brazuca,” a colloquialism used to describe something intrinsically Brazilian, or to refer to the Brazilian way of life.
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