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adidas Unveils “Speedcell” – The Official Match Ball for 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Published on December 1, 2010

FIFA official equipment provider adidas has presented the official match ball of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup – the SPEEDCELL. The new balls was unveiled on Tuesday during the tournament’s draw.

According to adidas:

The design of the SPEEDCELL incorporates significant symbolic elements, including an 11-line graphic representing the 11 players in a team, thus emphasising the need for togetherness and unity of purpose. “The ball is a real eye-catcher, and the name says it all. It’s really fast, and a real challenge for goalkeepers like me, although it could be a powerful weapon for our strikers,” said Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer.

The SPEEDCELL features Grip’n’Groove material technology, ensuring an exceptionally smooth flight and perfect contact between boot and ball in all weather and climate conditions. Angerer’s Germany team-mate Saskia Bartusiak is certain that the ball will maximise the entertainment for fans and players alike at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011: “A cool design, and cool colours. The ball keeps its promise: it’s quick. I reckon we’ll see plenty of goals at this World Cup!”

In case you missed the draw, here are the four groups for FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. The tournament runs from June 26th to July, 17th, 2011 throughout Germany.

Group A
Germany
Canada
Nigeria
France

Group B
Japan
New Zealand
Mexico
England