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November 30, 2001
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World Cup to get most accurate footballThe official match ball for next year's World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea was launched on Friday, revealing a tradition-breaking new design. World Cup sponsors Adidas, unveiling their "Fevernova" ball, said they had dropped the pattern used at every World Cup since 1978 in favour of a triangular design in red and gold symbolising the passion and energy of the two host countries. Adidas technical expert Guenter Pfau said the ball, which features gas-filled micro-balloons under a foam layer, was designed to produce a more precise flight path, making it the most accurate football ever. A video presentation of England captain David Beckham playing keepy-uppy with the new ball accompanied the launch in Pusan ahead of Saturday's draw for the 2002 finals. Beckham gave the new ball the thumbs-up in the video, saying: "the power and accuracy are exceptional."
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