Project Time: Brazuca

By Germán Rivas
Level: CAE

Brazuca, which is the official ball used in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, was created by Adidas; this brand is in charge of designing the ball for each world cup that takes place since 1970 as was set down, and this time wasn’t the exception. 

For the final match, when the last two countries are competing, “Brazuka final Rio” is going to be used. This ball has been inspired by the world cup, having a variation of colour with the original one. 

Although the original one was presented in September 2013, three days before the setting up of the groups, the Brazuka final Rio was launched in December of 2013.

A duplication of the ball was delivered to all of the teams competing on the FIFA World Cup, in order to give enough time to practice with them and letting the football players get use to the feeling of playing with this ball in a field.

Its name was selected with a poll where over a million of Brazilian football fans take part. This poll was organized by Adidas and the Local Organizing Committee. There were three different options: “Brazuca”, “Bossa Nova” and “Carnavalesca”.

Brazuca was chosen with a majority of votes. The meaning of this word is to express national Brazilian pride and also is known to be a way of naming the Brazilian people abroad. Meanwhile, “Bossa Nova” is the name of a genre in Brazilian music quite popular internationally. In addition, “Carnavalesca” makes reference to the extremely colourful carnivals that are celebrated each summer.

Two and a half years of test were needed for reach at a final result with the Brazuca. Also, is considered the most tasted ball of Adidas. It has been used by around 600 football players and 30 teams, in 10 different countries across three continents.

When presented to the public, was stated that it is more aerodynamic than Jabulani, the ball used for South Africa. The material of Brazuca is said to be better for its use, preserving the weight and shape even in the heaviest storm.

As far as I’m concerned, there’s a good chance that you find an original duplication in the market, due to the commercialism that this ball has. On the other hand, there are also a great number of fake Brazucas, being commercialized as If they were original.

The horrible quality of these fake balls is what reveals them, making them not only illegal but also a waste of money for the ones who buy it.

A number nearly to 10.000 of fake brazucas were discovered by the Uruguayan government, who later destroy a part of them and the other was donated.

Germán giving his presentation

German´s activity for his classmates: writing

Exercise: Writing

* ARTICLE:

You have seen that there’s a competition in a school magazine:

Which is, in your opinion, the best football team? 

They are all so different and so similar.

You can make your nomination 

by sending us an article, 

giving your reasons and 

expressing why you like it so much.

Write your article for the magazine (Around 120-180 words).

*LETTER:

The World Cup is taking place and you are an English football fan.  The FIFA have sent a letter asking for opinion to some fans around the world and you are lucky to receive one. 

Unfortunately, we do not have an idea of which country should be selected for the next World Cup, taking place some years ahead.

It would be excellent to have an opinion of the different fans around the world.

It is required to tell us which facilities this place could have for the football players. In addition, why the weather of this country is suitable for everyone and the economy it has for building the stadiums needed.

At the moment of writing, you are also free to add any opinion that you think would be important to let us know.

Write your letter for the FIFA in the appropriate style (Around 120-180 words).