Official World Cup Tango 1978 WC Ball

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Tango Durlast 1978

The ball design represented elegance, dynamism and passion

Tango Durlast 1978 World Cup Soccer Ball

Tango Durlast 1978

The ball design represented elegance, dynamism and passion.

Soccer ball design experienced another revolution in 1978 with the introduction of the Adidas Tango. Adidas had created what would become a ‘football design classic’. Twenty panels with ‘triads’ created the impression of 12 identical circles. For the following five FIFA World Cup tournaments, the Match Ball design was based on this design. Tango featured improved weather resistance qualities, and took its inspiration from the deep passion, emotion and elegance of Argentina.

The Tango became a successful model. The Tango was

also used at the Olympic Games and in the

European Cup.