adidas Telstar 18 Russia 2018 Retro World Cup Soccer Ball

Description

Revisit the thrilling summer of 2018 with the adidas Telstar 18 Match Ball, the official match ball of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Reimagined as a modern tribute to adidas’s original 1970 Telstar the iconic “Star of Television” ball that defined the look of soccer forever the Telstar 18 seamlessly bridges golden football history with state-of-the-art technology.

Featuring a metallic graphic gradient with a digital pixelated effect, the Telstar 18 creates a striking dynamic movement when in motion. Built using an advanced 6-panel seamless thermally bonded construction, it delivers exceptionally reliable trajectory, reduced water absorption, and a consistent feel off the boot. It was also famous for being the first World Cup ball to incorporate an embedded NFC (Near Field Communication) chip, allowing users to interact with the ball via smartphone. Stamped with the official “FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA 2018” trophy logo, metallic copper-gold adidas badge, and classic “TELSTAR 18” typography, this high-grade replica is an essential addition for modern football purists, collectors, and sports displays.

Key Features:

• Historic Russia ’18 Design: Authentic reproduction featuring the official 2018 World Cup Russia trophy logo, copper-gold adidas branding, and pixelated gradient artwork.

• Pixelated Digital Print: Pays homage to the original black-and-white 1970 Telstar using a modern digital pixel pattern design.

• Advanced 6-Panel Structure: Recreates the modern 6-panel thermal-bonding geometry engineered for aerodynamic precision and roundness.

• Premium Synthetic Construction: High-grade polyurethane cover engineered for durability, shape retention, and soft impact feel.

• Essential Collector’s Piece: Outstanding display item for modern sports memorabilia collections, football academies, offices, and fan caves.

Specifications:

• Brand: adidas

• Material: Polyurethane / High-Grade Synthetic Leather

• Panels: 6-Panel Thermally Bonded / Hand-Stitched Replica Layout

• Color: Pure White, Pixelated Metallic Slate Gray & Copper Gold

• Size: Official Size 5