Euro 2016: adidas presents "Fracas", the official ball of the knockout phase of the tournament

The German sports equipment supplier adidas, the Official Supplier of Euro 2016, has presented "Fracas" (Smash), the ball which will be used in the knockout phase of the tournament, on the rooftop of the Cité de la Mode et du Design in Paris (FRA), on 20/06/2016. The ball will be used for the knockout stages, beginning on 25/06/2016, up to and including the final on 10/07/2016.

The "Fracas" model succeeds the "Beau jeu" (beautiful game) model, which is being used for the group stage of Euro 2016 (10 to 22/06/2016). "In 2015, some of the major French actors, from the community of the Underground Football Club, operating in the fields of music, culture and fashion, have been asked by adidas to contribute to the design of the ball. The brand took the opportunity to celebrate their commitment vis-à-vis open sources. The name was chosen to illustrate the uncertainty and the rising in pace observed in the knockout rounds, when it is imperative to win or endure the pain of having to go home," said the German sports equipment brand.

"The structure that envelops the 'Fracas' and 'Beau jeu…