Update: New pictures have surfaced, revealing similar Netherlands and USA soccer balls with a World Cup theme. Check them out below.
As if missing the World Cup wasn't enough for Italy, Adidas - or rather its long production cycles - has decided to rub it in by creating an officially licensed tournament ball in the colors of the national team.
Adidas Italy 2018 World Cup Ball
This is the Adidas Italy 2018 World Cup ball.
Inspired by the Adidas Telstar 18, official tournament ball, it is white with blue and gold trim and a big Italy writing across the upper. Official brandings complete the look of a ball which is unlikely to be widely available to buy.
In similar fashion, pictures of a USA ball in the same style surfaced as early as last November.
The RRP of the ball is USD 35, pretty steep for a ball of this quality.
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