adidas Uniforia Pro Football EK 2020

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At EUROs, the first truly significant design change since the 1980s came in 2004: this was the introduction of the first seamless ball, the Roteiro, for the finals in Portugal.

Winter', 'competition' and 'club' versions are all available too - but telling the difference between one and the other from photos alone isn't easy. All footballs had to pass six quality controls – seven in the case of top-class footballs. In the same decade, the Premier League in England introduced a uniform official match ball. Soon other club competitions were following suit. Analysis of the ball’s movement in a wind tunnel revealed that the players had some justification for their complaints. The Adidas Football Uniforia Euro 2020 is a great football to help hone your football skills. Practise your keepy uppys, speed through some skill drills, or take a shot on goal with this replica football. The seamless surface which has been thermally bonded delivers even better ball control on the ground and the unique and striking graphic design makes sure you never lose sight of the ball while it's in the air. This football is often sold deflated, so it's recommended to have a football pump nearby. Football Accessories UK Prices How much it will go down in the annals of history in this country is likely to be defined by how well Gareth Southgate's side does.Between these two extremes are almost 60 years of man-made ingenuity. The transformation in ball technology since adidas produced the first tournament ball, the Telstar, has been remarkable, and so too its impact on the game itself. From the Telstar and Tango through the first entirely non-leather designs of the mid-80s to the products we see today, footballs have grown ever lighter and faster.

Adidas has created the official ball for the the European football tournament since 1968 so high quality can be assured here. The **Adidas Uniforia is the ball used for the 2020 tournament, and this one has the theme of togetherness. In July 2021 24 national teams from across Europe came together to 12 host locations to play football again. This sturdy Adidas football is an exact replica of the ball they used, right down to the FIFA quality logo stamped on it. Give Your Football Skills a Boost It was not until 1 January 1996 that UEFA implemented FIFA-endorsed quality controls for the balls used in international competitions. Footballs were then divided into three quality groups: FIFA-approved, FIFA-inspected, and International Matchball Standard. From a technology perspective, the Uniforia is effectively the same as recent FIFA World Cup models, offering the same high-performance structure and panel construction, but with a unique ‘Hi-White’ material – allowing for better visibility on the pitch for players. And that's that 'til the summer. To mark the 60th anniversary of the UEFA EURO, next summer's finals will be played in 12 different European countries and the tournament's fresh format is the inspiration for the official match ball. When I was a boy, the ball was like a treasure. The boy with the ball was the king of the playground."

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When designing an official match ball, we always look to reflect culture; what is the spirit of the street that we can proudly showcase in the stadium," said Anika Marie Kennaugh, product designer at adidas.

By 2016, when adidas launched the Beau Jeu, the official match ball for EURO 2016, after an 18-month testing period, top-of-the-range balls boasted six identical panels, thermally bonded to provide a seamless surface, and the promise of a predictable trajectory, better touch and low water uptake. The World Cup in South Africa had plenty of memorable moments, but the much-derided Jabulani was something that everyone seemed keen to forget. The future promises further advancement. In late 2019, adidas confirmed its balls "delivered by the NASA-contracted SpaceX CRS-18 cargo mission earlier this year have been tested in a series of experiments aimed to extend understanding of flight characteristics beyond an Earth-based wind tunnel. Depth in spherical aerodynamics will enable more design freedom for panel shape and texture." The modern ball is said to gain just 0.2% weight in wet conditions, compared with up to 20% in the days of the old leather editions.The UEFA Champions League Star Ball appeared for the first time in 2001 – true to its name, it was adorned by eight stars, a design that has remained consistent through to 2020's unveiling of the Finale Istanbul. adidas has revealed the official match ball for UEFA EURO 2020. Named after both the unity and the euphoria that top-level national-team competition can bring, the Uniforia ball is designed to celebrate the inclusiveness that next year's tournament will inspire throughout the continent. From the Telstar in Mexico 1970 to the Fevernova of the 2002 World Cup, Adidas has created several classics over the years - as it is they, again, who have been given the nod to design the ball for the upcoming EURO 2020 tournament. Before that, it was common practice for away teams to spend the days leading up to a match training with the ball used by their opponent. If, of course, they could find out what it was.