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The History of the Official World Cup Match Balls

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Telstar : Mexico, 1970 Adidas started to make soccer balls in 1963 but made the first official FIFA World Cup ball in 1970. This is the first ball used in the World Cup to use the Buckminster type of design. Also, the first ball with 32 black and white panels. The TELSTAR was more visible on black and white … Read more

Soccer Ball History

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Soccer has been played in various forms throughout history.  Many sites on the world wide web have information on the history of football or soccer and who invented the original soccer ball.  Of course, here at Soccer Ball World, we will concentrate on the history and evolution of the soccer ball. Click on the titles below … Read more