Brazilians name 2014 World Cup ball 'Brazuca'

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Brazilians name 2014 World Cup ball 'Brazuca'

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Brazilians have names 2014 World Cup ball Brazuca, an word used to describe national pride.

02 September,2012 10:50 pm

FIFA says more than one million people voted to select the balls name, with 70 percent picking the term.Footballs governing body says the name symbolizes emotion, pride and goodwill to all, mirroring Brazils approach to football.Adidas, the official World Cup ball supplier since 1970, says two other names had made the final list Bossa Nova and Carnavalesca.FIFA said Sunday it was the first time fans were directly involved in the naming of the World Cup ball, which is still being developed and tested with several clubs and associations worldwide.