The official ball of the Euro 2012 European Football Championship in Ukraine and Poland, which was developed by UEFA’s technical partner, Adidas, will be called the "Tango 12," the Ukraine 2012 Information Center has reported.The name recalls the traditions of the past, as the first Tango ball at the world and European championships was introduced in 1978 during the World Cup in Argentina.

At Euro 1980 in Italy, the developers presented the Tango Italy ball, and two years later, at the World Cup in Spain, when Poland came third medals, there was the Tango Spain, at Euro 1984 – the Tango Mundial, and at Euro 1988, the Soviet team played in the final against the Netherlands with the Tango Europe ball.

The official ball of the tournament will be presented during the Euro 2012 finals draw in Kyiv on Dec. 2.

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