world cup balls From time to time
Not felt, the event of Russia's grand football World Cup 2018 will be held soon. Precisely on 14 June - 15 July 2018.
In addition to changing places of organizers, there is one thing that also often change every World Cup execution. yes, almost every organized ball that is used for the World Cup is definitely changing. Curious is not how the change aka World Cup football transformation from the beginning until now? Immediately refer to the post below.
- T-Model (World Cup in Uruguay 1930).
t-model is the first ball of the World Cup is actually open a special ball for the World Cup because it is used also for matches in other events such as Olympics and local leagues around the world at that time. The initial design of the ball at that time was brown and there was a strap on the top of the ball. ball motif like this lasted up to 8 World Cup editions.
- Federale 102 (World Cup in Italy 1934).
The Federale 102 ball is produced by an Italian local company named E.C.A.S (Ente Centrale Approvvigionamenti Sportivi). the appointment of the company in producing the ball is not separated from the request of Italian cator of that time, Benito Mussolini. He asked FIFA for the ball to be produced by the host Italy itself.
in the World Cup in 1934 is indeed inseparable from the intimidation of fascist regime Mussolini, as a result at the end of the tournament Italy beat CzechSlowakia with a score of 2-1 and make Italy's first world champion.
- Allen Coupe Du Monde (World Cup in France 1938).
maybe this is the longest name for the World Cup balls, this edition balls that first put the manufacturer's name on the ball.
- Duplo-T (World Cup in Brazil 1950).
the Duplo-T balls became the markers of the start of the world cup after an 8-year delay due to World War II. Superball who became the ball making company removes the straps on the ball and fix the pump system.
duplo-T also witnessed the Maracana Tragedy that occurred when Brazil lost in the World Cup final from Uruguay with a score of 2-1. The defeat caused many disgruntled Brazilian fans to jump in suicide at the Maracana stadium after the game ended.
5.swiss World Champion (World Cup in Switzerland 1954).
Swiss World Champions comes with a different design with a different yellow color than the previous ball that was brown. besides this ball also comes with 18 panels from previous previously only 12-13 panels for the ball is more rounded shape.
- Top Star (World Cup in Sweden 1958).
The Top Star ball maintains 18 panels like the ball 4 years earlier. there was no technological breakthrough in this edition of the ball, but more attached to the element of history that is the success of Brazil won the world cup for the first time by beating host Sweden 5-2 and gave birth to a great player named Pele.
- Crack Top Star (World Cup in Chile 1962).
the Crack Top Star ball is considered a pioneer of a new model for the world of management. 32 panels and shapes used as the basis for making the ball at this time, even Telstar produced Adidas inspired by Crack Top Star. the ball is claimed more easily controlled than the ball in the previous World Cup.
- Challange 4-Star (World Cup in England 1966).
Like a ball in 1958, Challange 4-Star did not bring new innovations but was remembered for its historical element. yes, this ball became the first witness to England's World Cup champion after beating Germany 4-2 at Wembley Stadium.
- Telstar (World Cup in Mexico 1970).
Telstar ball became a pioneer of modern football revolution, with a touch of black and white and presents new designs and innovations unlike the balls in the 60s. 32 panels on the ball became set to standard ball making up to now.
10.telstar Durlast (World Cup in Germany 1974).
Actually this 1974 world cup was equal to four years before only added Durlast word behind Telstar word. this ball became a marker of the birth of the concept of playing Total Football Netherlands played by slick by Johan Cruijf et al. despite their fall from Germany led by Franz Beckenbauer with a score of 2-1 in the top party.
- Adidas Tango (World Cup in Argentina 1978).
in contrast to the Telstar edition, Adidas Tango's design featured the dominant white color and unsolided black four years earlier. Technology started to get in this ball, which is the quality of the ball that is adjusted to weather conditions in Argentina.
in this edition was first incorporated elements of meaning on the ball motif, the element is interpreting the spirit, emotion, and elegance of Argentina as a host country.
- Tango Espana (World Cup in Spain 1982).
The design of Tango Espana is no different from the previous Adidas Tango. the difference is in waterproof technology so it does not increase the weight of the ball. Tango Espana is also the last ball to use animal skin as its language.
- Azteca (World Cup in Mexico 1986).
the design of the Azteca ball is taken from a typical Azteca Indian motif in Mexico. For the first time the ball is made of synthetic materials as a refinement of waterproof technology on the ball.
- Etrusco Unico (World Cup in Italy 1990).
etrusco Unico is a ball in the 1990 World Cup whose technology is becoming more modern. The technology is a lighter ball and the reflection is also good and the flow of the ball faster and more alive. while the motif desainya taken from the ancient art of Italy in the form of three heads of lions and Eritria motif to enrich the design of the ball.
- Questra (World Cup in the United States of 1994).
Questra ball is made up of 5 materials that make the ball more controlled and make players run faster while dribbling. This ball design is taken from apollo 11, which is a high-speed rocket made in America that became a symbol of the efforts of Uncle Sam's country to control outer space.
16.tricolore (World Cup in France in 1998).
Tricolore ball is no part of Indonesia because the process of making the ball is made in Indonesia and Morocco. Tricolore is a name taken from three colors of French red, white, and blue flags. In terms of technology, this ball uses syntactic foam, filling and circulating gas in the ball better, making the ball rate more stable and responsive.
- Fevernova (World Cup in Korea-Japan in 2002).
entering the new millennium era, the world cup balls also feature new designs. This edition of the ball leaves a black-and-white motif and a pattern that is just the same in the previous edition. The flame motif is shown to symbolize the spirit of Korean and Japanese society.
but the ball is a lot of complaints by the players especially goalkeepers who argue that the ball is too fast so difficult to be controlled and captured.
- Teamgeist (World Cup in Germany 2006).
The ball is named Teamgeist which means teamwork in German. The design of this ball leaves 32 panels and five stitching seams as before. It is intended that the player is easier in kicking because of its weight to be lightweight and really this ball is getting a lot of praise from the players.
19.jabulani (World Cup in South Africa in 2010).
Jabulani Ball uses Grip'n'Groove technology that aims to light the ball while flying but still has a high accuracy. but the ball is criticized by players who judge that Jabulani is a wild ball, too agile, and can not be silent so difficult to control.
jabulani itself has the meaning of collaboration from the multi-ethnic South African community in an effort to succeed the holding of this first world cup in Africa.
- Brazuca (World Cup in Brazil 2014).
Brazuca's ball was the first ball with goal-line technology to answer criticism over Frank Lampard's illegitimate goal against Germany four years earlier. Brazuca's motives are inspired by carnival celebrations in Brazil that reflect the carnival spirit of Samba State citizens.
21.telstar 18 (World Cup in Russia 2018).
And this is the ball for next year's World Cup inspired by the 1970 Telstar but is featured with more contemporary. unlike the ball in the previous world cup, this time Adidas pinned back the color of black-and-white inspired from Telstar ball used in World Cup 1970 and 1974, make this ball seem retro.
this three-strip apparel also provides the ball with the name Telstar 18 which means television star in 2018. Telstar is the first name given to the 1970 world cup editionthere are two similar world cup named Telstar at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico and Telstar Durlast in the 1974 World Cup in Germany with typical black-and-white in this ball .
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