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Adidas Launch Confederations Cup ‘Krasava’ Ball

Adidas is in full-on Confederations Cup mode! Russia and Germany released their new kits for next summer while the latter and 2013 runners-up Spain, unveiled new pre-match shirts.

Krasava Close Up

Adidas Krasava Confederations Cup Football

This is the Adidas Confederations Cup football, called ‘Krasava’:

Krasava Ball

The ball’s name comes from the Russian for beautiful and creative team performances. A striking red pattern represents a red ruby.

Krasava Featured Image

Using the same design as the widely-praised Euro 2016 balls, Krasava promises to be another stunning ball in the adidas collection. It incorporates the same technology as the Beau Jeu and Fracas which can only be a good thing. It offers a premium surface structure, consequently enhanced grip and in-flight visibility.
Krasava

On 14th November 2017, Krasava will make its’ debut when Russia face Romania in a friendly.

Next summer’s participants are:

  • hosts Russia,
  • World champions Germany,
  • European champions Portugal,
  • Copa America winners Chile,
  • AFC Asian Cup winners Australia,
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup champions Mexico, and,
  • OFC Nations Cup winners New Zealand.

The winners of next winter’s Africa Cup of Nations join the seven other nations in the tournament in Russia.

Recent comments attributed to FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggest this is the last Confederations Cup. FIFA may create a club World Cup to be held in its place. It seems like a move to appease clubs over the international calendar and has yet to be finalised.

The FIFA General Council may prove the immovable object that stops the idea in its’ tracks due to the national FAs self-interests.

 

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