Adidas unveils new 2014 FIFA World Cup ball ‘Brazuca’ in Brazil

The new FIFA World Cup ball for next year’s event called the ?Brazuca? was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.

Manufacturer Adidas said the FIFA World Cup ball offers ?breakthrough innovation? featuring what it calls a ?revolutionary six-panel design.?

The ball is decorated with a ribbon design in shades of blue, gold and green, which Adidas said symbolizes the traditional ?wish bracelets? worn in Brazil.

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Here are some of the pictures of the event:

An image of Brazuca, the 2014 World Cup official soccer ball, is projected during a 3D presentation at its unveiling in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP)

Former Brazilian soccer player Cafu looks at the FIFA World Cup ball, called Brazuca, next to a photo of Argentina’s soccer player Lionel Messi, after it was unveiled. (AP)

Dutch soccer player Clarence Seedorf, right, Brazilian soccer player Hernanes, center, and former Brazilian player Cafu pose holding the FIFA World Cup official soccer ball. (AP)

From right, Dutch soccer player Clarence Seedorf, Brazilian model Sheron Menezes, Brazilian soccer player Hernanes and former Brazilian player Cafu pose holding the 2014 World Cup official soccer ball. (AP)

Brazilian soccer player Hernanes holds the 2014 World Cup official soccer ball. (AP)