FIFA CUP 2010 Finals Match ball
The match Ball for the 2010 World Cup, manufactured by Adidas, is named the Jabulani, which means "bringing joy to everyone" in It is the eleventh World Cup match ball made by the German sports equipment maker; it features eleven colours, representing each player of a team on the pitch and the eleven official Language Of South Africa. A special match ball with gold panels, called the Jo'bulani, will be used at the final. to be held in Jojannesburg.
The ball is constructed using a new design, consisting of eight thermally bonded, three-dimensional panels. These are spherically moulded from Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU). The surface of the ball is textured with grooves, a technology developed by Adidas called GripnGroove that is intended to improve the ball's aerodynamics. The design has received considerable academic input, being developed in partnership with researchers from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. The balls are made in China, using latex bladders made in India, thermoplastic polyurethane-elastomer from Taiwan, ethylene vinyl acetate, isotropic polyester/cotton fabric, and glue and ink from China.
Some football stars have complained about the new ball, arguing that its movements are difficult to predict. Brazilian goalie Julio Cesar. compared it to a "supermarket" ball that favored strikers and worked against goalkeepers. Argentinian coach Diego Meradona said "We won't see any long passes in this world cup because the ball doesn't fly straight. However, a number of Adidas-sponsored players have responded favourably to the ball.
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