The organizers of the 2015 Copa America in Chile presented on Sunday the "Cachaña", the ball to be used in the tournament.
The organizers of the 2015 Copa America in Chile presented on Sunday the "Cachaña", the ball to be used in the tournament.
The ball, with bands of red, black and blue, is inspired by Chilean symbols and the colors of the Creole flag.
The name "Cachaña" refers to the footballing skills of the players on the pitch.
At the presentation ceremony, held at the Nacional Stadium in Santiago, Chile, Arturo Vidal of Juventus was present who made it clear that the hosts want to win at home.
"The Copa America is the most important tournament in South America. We expect to win and this may be a great opportunity," Vidal said.
The Copa América will be played between June 11 and July 4 in 8 cities.
Chile, Argentina and Brazil will be seeded for the draw on November 24.
The tournament champion will get a spot in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup to be held in Russia, site of the 2018 World Cup.
Text: AFP
Photo: marca.com
