Official FIFA 1990 World Cup ball in Italy

Adidas Etrusco Unico model

The Etrusco Unico was a football made by Adidas in the early 1990s. It was the official match ball of the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy and the Euro 1992 in Sweden. The name and intricate design took their inspiration from Italy’s ancient history and the fine art of the Etruscans. Three Etruscan lion heads decorate each of the 20 Tango triads. Its name Etrusco comes from the Italian culture. Adidas introduced an important advanced in the use of synthetic materials, it was an internal layer of black polyurethane foam, so the waterproofing was total. The ball was lighter and faster than ever.