Tango 12
2012, Poland & Ukraine
Unveiled at the Euro 2012 official draw by famous Ukrainian pole vaulter, Sergey Bubka, the Tango 12 is the eleventh Official Match Ball of the UEFA EURO tournament. A modern interpretation of the classic adidas Tango design of the early 1980s, the Tango 12 incorporates designs and colouring that pay tribute to the two host countries.
Carefully inscribes into the Tango design are bespoke graphics paying homage to the art of paper cutting, a tradition in rural parts of both countries and symbols of the three tenets of fotballs – unity, rivalry and passion.
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Adidas Europass
2008, Austria & Switzerland
A new and contemporary interpretation of the Telstar design, the Europass also had a new panel system developed with a special texture on the surface of the ball to provide players and goalkeepers with a better grip.
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Adidas Roteiro
2004, Portugal
A new thermal bonded technology made the ball more resistant, increased touch and significantly reduced water uptake. The design and name were inspired by Vasco da Gama, the great Portuguese explorer, and included a light blue / silver base colour which highlighted Portugal as a nation of discoverers.
The Roteiro was a breakthrough in football development being the first non-handstitched football in history.
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Adidas Terrestra Silverstream
2000, Belgium & Holland
An improved foam construction was added to further enhance cushioning of the ball, and the technical execution of the Tango design was inspired by the rivers and sea in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Adidas Questra Europa
1996, England
A new polyurethane foam was added to increase the touch and cushioning of the ball. The design was inspired by the English rose and the three lions of the English Federation.
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Adidas Etrusco Unico
1992, Sweden
A bespoke design language featuring lion heads inspired by the Etruscan history in addition to a new polyurethane foam.
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Adidas Tango Europa
1988, West Germany
An enhanced polyurethane and seam sealing was added to protect the ball against water penetration.
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Adidas Tango Mundial
1984, France
The first non-leather ball featuring a new polyurethane material with an enhanced layering system to increase the cushioning of the ball. This was the first time that the UEFA EURO™ Official Match Ball featured a UEFA EURO™ bespoke design for the tournament.
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Adidas Tango River Plate
1980, Italy
New iconic Tango design giving the ball a unique look, which then remained until 2000. The ball also featured an improved Durlast material and an enhanced lamination process made the ball even more water-resistant.
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Adidas Telstar
1976, Yugoslavia
The adidas Telstar featured an enhanced lamination of the Durlast material to further reduce water uptake.
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Adidas Telstar Mexico
1972, Belgium
32-panel Official Match Ball featuring a new polyurethane coating – Durlast – which increased the water resistance of the leather ball.
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