Brazil 2014: Adidas launch official ball and offer one to each Brazilian born on the 03/12/2013

Sportswear manufacturer Adidas are giving away the official ball of the 2014 World Cup (12/06 - 13/07/2014) to every child born in Brazil on the 12/03/2013, to coincide with the presentation of their official "Brazuca" ball in Rio de Janeiro, said the German company, on the 29/11/2013.

Upon presentation of a child's birth certificate, parents will be able to redeem a ball from one of the designated pick-up points in all 12 of Brazil 2014's host cities between 10am and 6pm local time, on the 06 and 07/12/2013.

"We know how important the World Cup is to Brazil and for that reason we have found it fit to present this most Brazilian of balls to those who inspired its creation," said Rodrigo Messias, World Cup marketing director for Adidas.

• "Brazuca", the name of the ball, is a word used to describe national pride in Brazil.

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