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DW Culture on Twitter: "#Adidas founder Adolf Dassler was born 122 years ago today. He's considered the father of the legendary, screw-in cleated shoes – which the German national soccer team wore
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Pre-Adidas World Cup match ball FIFA World Cup 1954 Switzerland Swiss World Champion - www.worldcupballs.info
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