The most recognizable soccer balls ever
Soccer has evolved over the years, in part due to the constant introduction of new technology in ball manufacturing. Sometimes it’s just the design, from the first extremely heavy ones to the newest extremely light ones, that stands out.
Manufacturers have typically let their imaginations run wild during World Cup events, creating one-of-a-kind designs that will live on in history. Furthermore, some matches are so historic that players preserve everything surrounding them, even the balls.
Here is a brief list of the most famous soccer balls in history.
Duplo T
This ball, which symbolized Brazil’s defeat to Uruguay in the Maracanazo, was the protagonist of the 1950 World Cup. It was the first ball with an automated valve for inflation and without a string.
Telstar
The iconic 1970 World Cup ball, which featured black pentagons (12) on a white background (20), is now recognized as the official soccer ball. It was the first World Cup ball to be broadcast on television. The satellite, which was launched from Florida in 1962, inspired its name.
Il Tricolore
Ball from France’s World Cup victory in 1998. The trans alpine flag has been added with coloring, making it identical to the one from the U.S. World Cup. Gorgeous and historic.
Teamgeist
The ball from Italy’s World Cup victory in 2006. This one has gold inside the shapes instead of the white that was used during the tournament.
Tango
It was a real history-making ball that was used in Spain in 1982 after being used in Argentina in 1978. It was the final World Cup ball made entirely of leather.
Fevernova
It was used in Argentina in 1978 and Spain in 1982, and it truly was a ball that would make history. That World Cup ball was the final one made entirely of leather.
Total 90
Nike also introduced a line of balls with the introduction of the Total 90 series in the early 2000s. These balls were mainly used in the Premier League and Serie A, but they were also used in La Liga. Ronaldinho was playing at the top of his game with this ball.
Azteca
Against England, Maradona scored both the “gol del siglo” and the hand goal that became known as “la mano de Dios” using it during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
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