The Jabulani, the official soccer ball of the 2010 Men’s World Cup, was not well-received by players and goalkeepers. It was prone to knuckling at high speeds, making long passes and hard shots behave unpredictably.
The Design of the Jabulani
Adidas, the manufacturer of the Jabulani, had been producing the iconic Telstar soccer ball design since the late 1960s. However, in the early 2000s, Adidas began to make changes to the design, which ultimately led to the creation of the Jabulani.
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