CAPE TOWN, South Africa — It’s that time of year again, folks: time for adidas to roll out the World Cup match ball, and time for the players to complain about how much it knuckles. (For a historical ...

The evolution of the FIFA World Cup ball toward 2026. From its earliest versions to high-tech creations, the ball has evolved ...

Fifa has finally acknowledged there might be something wrong with the Jabulani World Cup ball, but will not act on the problem until after the tournament. Many players have likened it to a ...

Kieran Brown records how many goals a professional keeper concedes when facing 100 shots from the unpredictable Jabulani.

Preparations for the 2026 World Cup are fully underway, and perhaps the biggest reveal so far has been the match ball. Earlier this month, adidas officially unveiled the Trionda, a brightly colored ...

Poor kids around the world will kick just about anything resembling a ball to get a soccer game going. Rolled up socks or rags, cans, tennis balls. For those kids with a little more money, say $160, ...

JOHANNESBURG, July 12 (Reuters) - Hit it and hope seemed to be the best tactic for long-range shots with the Jabulani World Cup ball, with forwards and goalkeepers alike expressing concern at what ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Kaka kissed the controversial Jabulani World Cup ball which has been criticised by some of his Brazil team mates on Friday. Kaka, advertising face of Jabulani makers Adidas, ...

This article was updated on January 9 to reflect the ball being used in Sunday’s FA Cup third round game between Arsenal and Manchester United. Mikel Arteta was in no doubt. Arsenal’s manager was ...