What is an official Euro match ball?

While there was no design for a specific match ball in 1960 or 1964, since 1968, there has always been an official ball for the quadrennial Euro competition. The first one was designed by Adidas. It was called the Telstar Elast, named after the Telstar satellite. It was a pretty standard-looking white and black soccer ball.

What does the Euro 2020 match ball look like?

If you have been following Euro 2020, you’re sure to have seen the official match ball, but you may not have paid much attention to the ball’s design. In fact, your mind has probably been more preoccupied with your country’s performance and whether it can go on to win the European tournament. For all the latest news and odds, check out Euro 2020 betting on Casumo. But the official Euro match ball is an important part of the proceedings. Revealed in 2019, the latest ball from Adidas features bold black brushstroke-like lines running across a predominantly white ball, interspersed with flashes of bright blue, yellow, and pink. The logos for Adidas and Euro 2020 are also on the ball, printed in black. Using the same panel shape and materials as for the World Cup 2018 soccer ball, the Euro 2020 ball was comprehensively tested to ensure it was fit for professional soccer. It has superb flight stability, bounce, predictability, and durability.

What is the inspiration behind the official Euro 2020 match ball?

The name of the match ball is Adidas Uniforia; which combines the words “unity” and “euphoria.” The name represents the unity and euphoria that comes from top-level international soccer. It’s designed to celebrate the inclusiveness and diversity of the Euro 20202 competition. The design of the lines on the ball encompasses the idea of crossing bridges and blurring boundaries, while the flashes of bright colors represent the coming together of different cultures at Euro 2020.

The product designer at Adidas, Anika Marie Kennaugh, said that when the team was designing the ball, they looked at ways to reflect different cultures. She went on to say that EURO 2020 is an opportunity to showcase the power of unity and to celebrate sport for its ability to connect people, ideas, and creativity. It was important that the ball’s design reflected that. As a symbol of unity, the official match ball is a design that everyone can get behind and celebrate.

What were the designs of previous official Euro match balls?

Since the first official match ball, 1968’s Telstar Elast, was designed, a new official soccer ball has been launched for each Euro competition. A new incarnation of its predecessor was designed for 1972, called the Telstar Durlast. The same ball design was used in 1976 but it had added lamination to make it more water-resistant. In 1980, the official match ball was the Tango River Plate, referencing the host nation of Argentina. The first non-leather ball was used in 1984, called the Tango Mundial, which was followed by 1988’s Tango Europa ball and 1992’s Etrusco Unito. 1996’s Questra Europa ball was the first to feature color. Thereafter came the Terrestra Silverstream of 2000, the Roteiro of 2004, the Europass of 2008, the Tango 12 of 2012, and the Beau Jeu of 2016; which is French for “Beautiful Game.”

Just about every country plays it with over 250 million players worldwide. Nielson’s World Football Report learned that more than four out of 10 people around the world consider themselves soccer fans. Events such as the FIFA World Cup regularly draw billions of fans in viewership.

And of course, the soccer ball is symbolic of the beautiful game. So it’s not a surprise to see plenty of soccer ball clip art present around the world wide web. Freely available to use, unless you know how to draw a soccer ball by hand!

The most common clip art will naturally be of a soccer ball. The basic soccer ball pattern will be present, but given the various designs of soccer balls today, you can expect clip art with plenty of different patterns as well.

There are also many other variations of soccer ball clip art including personifying the ball by giving it eyes and a mouth as well as arms and legs. There is also clip art featuring club logos and emblems that have a soccer ball prominent in them.

Some clip art features the globe displayed on soccer balls — symbolizing it as a global game — while others have a trail of flames behind a ball in motion.

But it doesn’t just have to feature a soccer ball alone. You can also have boys and girls, men and women all included in the clip art kicking, passing or juggling the ball.

You can also find clip art including the goal posts as well as the pitch and arena. The possibilities are endless when it comes to soccer ball clip art.

Here are some examples of soccer ball clip art:

Soccer is undoubtedly the biggest sport in the world.

Just about every country plays it with over 250 million players worldwide. Nielson’s World Football Report learned that more than four out of 10 people around the world consider themselves soccer fans. Events such as the FIFA World Cup regularly draw billions of fans in viewership.

And of course, the soccer ball is symbolic of the beautiful game. So it’s not a surprise to see plenty of soccer ball drawings present not only around the world wide web but in real life as well.

The most common drawings will naturally be of a soccer ball. The basic pattern of the soccer ball will be present, but given the various designs of soccer balls today, you can expect drawings with plenty of different patterns as well.

There are also many other variations of soccer ball drawings including personifying the ball by giving it eyes and a mouth as well as arms and legs. There are also drawings featuring club logos and emblems that have a soccer ball prominent in them.

Some drawings feature the globe displayed on soccer balls — symbolizing it as a global game — while others have a trail of flames behind a ball in motion.

But it doesn’t just have to feature a soccer ball alone. You can also have boys and girls, men and women all included in the drawing kicking, passing or juggling the ball. That includes professional players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

You can also find drawings including the goal posts as well as the pitch and arena. The possibilities are endless when it comes to soccer ball drawings.

Here are some examples of soccer ball drawings and if you wish to learn how to draw a soccer ball you can find out more here:

Just about every country plays it with over 250 million players worldwide. Nielson’s World Football Report learned that more than four out of 10 people around the world consider themselves soccer fans. Events such as the FIFA World Cup regularly draw billions of fans in viewership.

And of course, the soccer ball is symbolic of the beautiful game. Soccerballworld is here to provide you with a guide on how to draw the perfect soccer ball.

So,how to draw a soccer ball?

• Step 1: Draw a circle. If you want a perfect one, trace around a cup or similar circular object.
• Step 2: Draw a hexagon within the circle. It should be more than half the size of the original circle and positioned in the center. If you want to make sure it’s centered, draw a horizontal and vertical line in your circle such that it’s like a cross.
• Step 3: From the top side of the hexagon, draw a pentagon.
• Step 4: Repeat the above for the lower left and lower right sides of the hexagon.
• Step 5: Fill the remaining empty sides with hexagons. You now have the main pattern of the soccer ball.
• Step 6: Fill the rest of the ball and make sure the pattern is maintained.
• Step 7: Color the pentagons black.

And there you have it — you have now drawn a soccer ball in just seven simple steps.

You can also watch a video tutorial ofhow to draw a soccer ball guide:

If you do not want to draw a soccer ball yourself maybe you could use some soccer ball clip art?

The Nike® Ordem 2 is the official match ball of the La Liga 2014/2015 season. Charged with high-performance technologies, this premium constructed soccer ball features Aerowtrac grooves and a micro-textured cover for true, precision flight. Its fuse-welded surface and 12-wing restricted bladder offer superior touch and responsiveness off the foot, while RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response) technology with depth-enhanced graphics enhance visibility for faster reactions on the field.

FEATURES:

• Official match ball of the La Liga League
• Nike® Aerowtrac grooves and micro-textured casing design equalize air flow over the surface of the ball for great control and accurate ball flight
• Restricted 12-wing carbon latex bladder for unbelievable responsiveness and superior touch and shape
• Fuse-welded three-layer synthetic leather casing provides a great touch and maximum response
• Compressed Polyethylene layer helps store energy which is then released at launch
• Cross-linked Nitrogen-expanded foam layer for excellent shape retention
• Polyester support fabric improves structure and stability
• Perfect sphericity makes this ball fly faster, farther, and with more accuracy
• Nike® RaDaR technology with depth-enhanced performance graphics helps in peripheral and central vision so you can react quickly
• FIFA Quality Approved, the highest FIFA ranking
• Official La Liga logo for pride
• Manufacturer’s two-year stitch and shape guarantee
• Materials: 40% synthetic leather/30% rubber/20% polyester/10% cotton

Also official match ball for the English Premier League and Serie A

The Nike® Ordem 2 is the official match ball of the Serie A 2014/2015 season. Charged with high-performance technologies, this premium constructed soccer ball features Aerowtrac grooves and a micro-textured cover for true, precision flight. Its fuse-welded surface and 12-wing restricted bladder offer superior touch and responsiveness off the foot, while RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response) technology with depth-enhanced graphics enhance visibility for faster reactions on the field.

FEATURES:

• Official match ball of the Serie A League
• Nike® Aerowtrac grooves and micro-textured casing design equalize air flow over the surface of the ball for great control and accurate ball flight
• Restricted 12-wing carbon latex bladder for unbelievable responsiveness and superior touch and shape
• Fuse-welded three-layer synthetic leather casing provides a great touch and maximum response
• Compressed Polyethylene layer helps store energy which is then released at launch
• Cross-linked Nitrogen-expanded foam layer for excellent shape retention
• Polyester support fabric improves structure and stability
• Perfect sphericity makes this ball fly faster, farther, and with more accuracy
• Nike® RaDaR technology with depth-enhanced performance graphics helps in peripheral and central vision so you can react quickly
• FIFA Quality Approved, the highest FIFA ranking
• Official Serie A logo for pride
• Manufacturer’s two-year stitch and shape guarantee
• Materials: 40% synthetic leather/30% rubber/20% polyester/10% cotton

Also official match ball for the English Premier League and La Liga

The Nike® Ordem 2 is the official match ball of the English Premier League 2014/2015 season. Charged with high-performance technologies, this premium constructed soccer ball features Aerowtrac grooves and a micro-textured cover for true, precision flight. Its fuse-welded surface and 12-wing restricted bladder offer superior touch and responsiveness off the foot, while RaDaR (Rapid Decision and Response) technology with depth-enhanced graphics enhance visibility for faster reactions on the field.

FEATURES:

• Official match ball of the English Premier League
• Nike® Aerowtrac grooves and micro-textured casing design equalize air flow over the surface of the ball for great control and accurate ball flight
• Restricted 12-wing carbon latex bladder for unbelievable responsiveness and superior touch and shape
• Fuse-welded three-layer synthetic leather casing provides a great touch and maximum response
• Compressed Polyethylene layer helps store energy which is then released at launch
• Cross-linked Nitrogen-expanded foam layer for excellent shape retention
• Polyester support fabric improves structure and stability
• Perfect sphericity makes this ball fly faster, farther, and with more accuracy
• Nike® RaDaR technology with depth-enhanced performance graphics helps in peripheral and central vision so you can react quickly
• FIFA Quality Approved, the highest FIFA ranking
• Official Premier League logo for pride
• Manufacturer’s two-year stitch and shape guarantee
• Materials: 40% synthetic leather/30% rubber/20% polyester/10% cotton
• Vendor Colors: White / Black / Process Blue

2014/2015 English Premier League – ORDEM 2 Hi Vis

Also official match ball for the La Liga and Serie A

December 8, 2014 – Adidas and Major League Soccer unveiled NATIVO, the official match ball for 2015, the League’s 20th season. NATIVO’s bold aesthetic meshes with the new MLS brand identity while the ball’s materials and technology meet the unrivaled standards set by Brazuca, the official match ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

The NATIVO structure features six identical panels to optimize aerodynamics, stability and symmetry in flight. A unique, micro-texture surface provides improved grip, touch, and control. As Adidas’ most tested ball ever, NATIVO performs well in all conditions and draws praise from professionals and amateurs around the world.

“Our partnership with MLS is incredibly important to us because together, we’re ensuring our homegrown athletes have viable opportunities to play soccer at the highest level,” said Ernesto Bruce, Director of Soccer at Adidas America. “Entering the league’s 20th season, we’re excited to bring our most advanced ball ever to the soccer pitch so we can help players perform at their best.” .

NATIVO’s design is an expression of the new MLS brand. Prominent maple leaf and star images represent the League’s two home nations, Canada and the United States, while the red, white and blue reflect the colors of these nations and the MLS brand. The distinctive NATIVO name alludes to the ball’s stature in the game and pride in the domestic League. NATIVO features the new MLS logo, the Adidas logo, along with the signature of MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

Same ball construction as the Brazuca.

Adidas and Major League Soccer unveiled a newly designed NATIVO, the official match ball for the 2016 season. The most tested MLS ball to date, NATIVO utilizes the latest Adidas technology to deliver the highest level of performance to the entire league. 

Extensively tested by teams around the world, every element of NATIVO’s construction has been scrutinized to provide the greatest control and accuracy. The Adidas NATIVO includes a unique symmetry of six identical panels alongside a textured surface that has been updated to ensure the truest flight of the ball.   

“Each year we strive to take the official match ball to the next level of performance,” said Zola Short, Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Adidas. “The NATIVO delivers on that goal while giving clubs and fans a look that’s unique to Major League Soccer.”

 The NATIVO’s design continues to be inspired by MLS’ three pillars of Club, Country and Community. Infusing the flags of the league’s two home countries, the United States and Canada, NATIVO features new stars, stripes and maple leaf decals across the paneling. The ball is imprinted with the MLS crest and Adidas logo along with the signature of MLS Commissioner Don Garber. 

MLS Matchball 2015

MLS Matchball 2017

Adidas and Major League Soccer Unveil the 2017 Official Match Ball

-NATIVO’s new design features symbols of the United States and Canada representing unity in North America soccer-

-Design inspiration epitomizes how soccer transcends the field-

-Ball debut on-pitch on March 3rd as 2017 MLS season kicks off-

Portland, Ore. January 12, 2017 – Adidas and Major League Soccer today launched the newly designed NATIVO, the Official Match Ball for the 2017 MLS season.

The most tested MLS ball to date, the structure of the NATIVO features the same innovative and widely-praised panel shape as the Brazuca – a unique symmetry of six identical panels that are thermally-bonded together to keep out moisture. In addition, the ball offers premium surface structure designed to provide improved grip, touch, stability and aerodynamics.

“The 2017 MLS Official Match Ball attests to how year after year Adidas Soccer brings the world’s best innovative technology to the field of play,” said Ernesto Bruce, Adidas Sr. Director of Soccer. “The 2017 NATIVO’s blueprint showcases the spirit of Adidas Soccer and Major League Soccer blended through a creative design language that highlights the U.S. and Canadian flags, while also featuring a unique texture that will inspire soccer fans across North America to take their game from the stadium to the street.”

The design on the NATIVO combines the symbols of the United States of America and Canada to represent the unity existing within North America soccer. The country flags are then covered by semi-opaque black and grey portions inspired by urban design, a texture inspired by the influence soccer has in popular culture as it transcends from stadium to street and vice-versa. The design also serves as a testament to the MLS supporters’ groups who start their walks to the stadiums and carry that passion into the game.

Same ball construction as the Brazuca.