Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Brazilian fans to inject carnival spirit into naming of the Official Match Ball

adidas announced the launch of a newconsumer campaign to name the Official Match Ball for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

Inspired by elements of Brazilian culture, from music, art, fashion and football, the poll will provide fans with the opportunity to choose their favourite on the adidas football homepage from a selection of three potential names.

adidas surveyed groups of fans within Brazil over the past year to help identify a shortlist of three options, each selected for its distinctive link to Brazilian culture:

Brazuca: An informal term used by Brazilians to describe national pride in the Brazilian way of life. As with their approach to football, it is always full of emotion, pride and goodwill to all.

Bossa Nova: A musical style which started in Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s and soon became the most influential and important artistic and cultural movement in Brazil, redefining the popular music. This rhythm has always translated into how Brazil plays football, with an artistic flow that makes it look easy.

Carnavalesca: The carnival is at the heart of Brazilian culture and always represents a celebration of colour, music and happiness. Like football, this event will always be connected to Brazilian history and a proud national heritage

The three-week promotion begins on Sunday, August 12th, and represents the first step for adidas in their journey towards the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. A microsite on www.adidas.com/footballhosts voting in Portuguese and showcases a video and pictorial background to each option, which in turn encourages Brazilian fans to find out more about the testing and development of the ball by signing up for exclusive offers and content which becomes available as the tournament nears.

adidas has been an official partner of FIFA for over 40 years, supplying the official match ball for all FIFA World Cup™ matches since 1970.

For more information on adidas and to vote in the new 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Official Match Ball naming poll visit: www.adidas.com/football or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/adidasfootball   or on Twitter: @adidasfootball

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