Introducing the Telstar 18: official match ball of the Russia 2018 World Cup
The official ball was unveiled at a ceremony staged in Moscow with Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi the guest of honour.
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World Cup ball unveiled
A participant holds the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017.
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi poses with the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017.
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi poses with the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017.
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
A handout picture taken on September 15, 2017 and provided by Adidas shows the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", on the field of the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow
Foto: ARSEN GALSTYAN / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
A handout picture taken on September 15, 2017 and provided by Adidas shows the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", on the field of the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow
Foto: ARSEN GALSTYAN / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
Lukas Podolski, Alessandro Del Piero along with other participants play with the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
A participant holds the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017.
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi poses with the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017.
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
An image of the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup football tournament, named "Telstar 18", is seen on a screen during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017.
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
A close-up view shows the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
Attendees take pictures of the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017.
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
A participant holds the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
World Cup ball unveiled
A close-up view shows the official match ball for the 2018 World Cup, named "Telstar 18", during its unveiling ceremony in Moscow on November 9, 2017.
Foto: MLADEN ANTONOV / AFP
