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Match ball

The match ball for the finals was unveiled at the draw ceremony. Produced by Adidas and named the Europass, it is a 14-panel ball in the same construction as the Teamgeist, but with slightly modified surface structure.

Slogan

The slogan for UEFA Euro 2008 was chosen on 24 January 2007: Expect Emotions.

The UEFA President Michel Platini stated "It describes in a nutshell what the UEFA Euro 2008 has to offer: all kinds of emotions — joy, disappointment, relief or high tension — right up to the final whistle."

Mascots

The two official mascots for UEFA Euro 2008, were named after a vote from the public of the two host nations, the options were:

• Zagi and Zigi
• Flitz and Bitz
• Trix and Flix

After receiving 36.3% of the vote, Trix and Flix were chosen. "I am sure the mascots and their names will become a vital part of the understanding of the whole event," said Christian Mutschler, who is the tournament director for Switzerland.

Prize money

UEFA announced that total of €184 million has been offered to the 16 teams competing in this tournament, increasing from €129 million in the previous tournament. The distributions as below:

• Participating fee: €7.5 million

Extra payment based on teams performances:

• Group stage (a match):
  - Win: €1 million
  - Draw: €500,000
• Quarterfinals: €2 million
• Semifinals: €3 million
• Runner-up: €4.5 million
• Winner: €7.5 million

If the winner of tournament win all the three matches in the group stage, they will receive total prize of €23 million.

New trophy

A new trophy will be awarded to the winners of the Euro 2008 tournament.

The new version of the Henri Delaunay Trophy, created by Asprey London, is almost an exact replica of the original designed by Arthus-Bertrand. A small figure juggling a ball on the back of the original has been removed, as has the marble plinth. The silver base of the trophy also had to be enlarged to make it stable. The names of the winning countries that had appeared on the plinth have now been engraved on the back of the trophy, which is made of sterling silver, weighs 8 kilograms and is 60 centimetres tall.