Molten Corporation (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki), a manufacturer of sports equipment, announced that The 5th Edition of the “Vantaggio” series has been selected as the official match ball for all the competitions of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) (Headquarters: Miami, Florida; President: Victor Montagliani)

Starting with the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup, which will be held from February 17, 2024 (Sat.), Molten’s flagship model football “Vantaggio” will be used in all matches hosted by Concacaf as the official match ball. This is the first time for Molten to conclude an official match ball agreement with Concacaf.

Molten will continue to develop and supply football products of outstanding function and design to every level of player, and work to fulfill the brand promise, “For the real game.”

Victor Montagliani, Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President, commented:

Concacaf is extremely pleased to welcome Molten as a valued new partner for all of our national teams and club competitions in the coming years. Molten has built up a very strong reputation for high quality and innovation through their partnerships in global football. We look forward with great anticipation to working with them to elevate our tournaments during what is certain to be a transformational era for Concacaf and for football in this wonderful region.

Kiyo Tamiaki, president & CEO of Molten Corporation, commented:

We are very pleased to be recognized as the official game ball of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association of Football (Concacaf) and look forward to a dedicated partnership benefiting both companies. Molten will continue to pursue technological innovations and take on the challenge of creating the best possible product, while contributing to the further development of football in North and Central America and the Caribbean.
We are looking forward to a continued close partnership, supporting all aspects of football in the future.

About the official match ball

The 5th generation Vantaggio will be used as the official match ball.
By using an adhesive with improved heat resistance, it reduces panel separation, which can occur under high temperature conditions, and improves the surface of the ball to be more resistant to peeling, enabling the ball to be used in high temperatures on artificial grass. In addition, the ball has been developed with consideration for the environment by replacing some of the raw materials used for the ball’s surface with recycled materials.
The design is based on the image of bringing people involved in football closer and turning the excitement and energy into dynamic experience by depicting the football match through the ball.

Major Scheduled Events

Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup / Concacaf Gold Cup / Concacaf Champions Cup
Concacaf Nations League / Concacaf Women’s Championship
Concacaf Women’s Champions Cup /Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship
Concacaf Futsal Championship / Concacaf’s Women’s U-20 Championship
Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship / Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship
Concacaf Men’s U-17 Championship / Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship
Concacaf Boys’ U-15 Championship
※In addition to above, Vantaggio will be used in all other Concacaf competitions and activities.

About Concacaf

The Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is one of FIFA's six continental confederations, servicing 41 Member Associations, from Canada and the United States in the north to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in the south. Concacaf means football first. Our members are united by a shared vision: Love For Our Game, as well as a unique mission to develop, promote, and manage football throughout the region with integrity, transparency, and passion in order to inspire participation in the game.

Visit www.concacaf.com for more information.

About Molten

Molten, a manufacturer of sports equipment, has been making and marketing football, basketballs, handballs, and volleyballs, of uncompromising quality since 1958. Molten continues to raise global standards, supplying the official game balls and sports equipment for major leagues, teams and international tournaments around the world.

For further information, please visit https://www.molten.co.jp/sports/en/

For the real game

Molten's brand statement, "For the real game", encapsulates what we hope to accomplish through our products and activities. It is our conviction that the real game happens only when impeccable balls and sports equipment enable athletes to realize their full potential and maximize performance.

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