The Tricolore was the first coloured World Cup ball ever. It was named after the French flag and it is the French cock that you see on the famous Tango Panels, including the red Adidas logo on the top of the cock’s head. Many believe that due to its design, this ball is the most beautiful and imaginative Adidas ball ever. The surface of the ball is covered by tiny hexagons, that refer to the air bubbles in the coating. This made the ball even more flexible while being kicked.
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