number 25 :
Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta
Monday, December 16, 2013
Greatest Dribblers in World Football History - number 22 : Ariel Ortega
number 22 :
Ariel Ortega
Ariel Ortega
Is there a player in the world who had better close control? Some of the
things Ariel Ortega did were jaw-dropping to say the very, very least.
Greatest Dribblers in World Football History - number 16 : Cristiano Ronaldo
number 16 :
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Greatest Dribblers in World Football History - number 13 : Jay Jay Okocha
number 13 :
Jay Jay Okocha
Jay Jay Okocha
Greatest Dribblers in World Football History - number 12 : Jimmy Johnstone
number 12 :
Jimmy Johnstone
Greatest Dribblers in World Football History - number 11 : Roberto Baggio
number 11 :
Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio
Soccer Ball Rules or Laws
Soccer Ball Rules or Laws
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Laws of the Game
Law 2 - The BallQualities and Measurements
The ball is:
- spherical
- Made of leather or other suitable material
- Of a circumference of not more than 70 cm (28 ins) and not less than 68 cm (27 ins)
- not more than 450 g (16 oz) in weight and not less than 410 g (14 oz) at the start of the match
- of a pressure equal to 0.6 – 1.1 atmosphere (600 – 1100 g/cm 2 ) at sea level (8.5 lbs/sq in to 15.6 lbs/sq in)
Soccer Ball Testing and Approvals
Many soccer balls have various organization "approvals" imprinted on them. Such as the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) approval logo and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) authentication mark. These approvals assure that the ball will perform according to the organizations' specifications. The testing procedures and designations offer many benefits to those who buy soccer balls (footballs) including guaranteed quality, value for money and better playing performance.
In the past, many balls made by different manufactures varied in quality when used in matches. Now soccer balls with the organization's official approval logo imprinted on them, adhere to a higher standard of quality and are more consistent in how they perform during matches.
Manufacturer's usually pay a licensing fee to use the official "approval" logos on the balls. Each licensed manufacturer or brand name can state in their marketing campaigns that the balls are approved for use in matches sanctioned by the approval organization. The FIFA approval mark assures that the balls have been tested for proper ball trajectory, shape, balance, bounce, water absorption and velocity at a independent laboratory. Only the pressure of the ball need to be checked by the referee. The referee can be assured that the ball meets the size and weight requirements stated in the organization's soccer rules or laws
Video: Testing The Euro Ball
Questions about Pressure and Soccer Balls
- How does the amount of air in a soccer ball affect how far it travels when struck by the same force? The amount of air or air pressure in a soccer ball effects how far the ball will travel when struck by the same force. The higher air pressure that is put into a soccer ball improves the ball's rebound off the foot of a player. More energy is transferred to a "stiff" ball in an elastic collision. In other words, the ball deforms less during the impact, so there's less energy lost to deformation.
The History of the Soccer Ball - Soccer Ball Physics
The History of the Soccer Ball
Soccer Ball Physics
Bill Shankly, the former manager of Liverpool football club, once said: "Football is not about life or death. It is more important than that." This month at the World Cup in France, millions of football fans will get that same feeling for a few, short weeks. Then the event will be over, and all that will remain will be a few repeats on television and the endless speculation about what might have happened. It is this aspect of football that its fans love, and others hate. What if that penalty had gone in? What if the player hadn't been sent off? What if that free kick hadn't bent around the wall and gone in for a goal?
The History of the Soccer Ball - Adidas Finale UEFA Champions League ( Champions League Final 2013 ) (
The History of the Soccer Ball
Adidas Finale UEFA Champions League
Champions League Final 2013
2013 Final
Adidas presents The Official Match Ball for the UEFA Champions
League Final 2013
- Wembley’s seventh final provides the inspiration behind the
design -
- Ball to be used on-pitch for ‘The Road to Wembley’ -
The History of the Soccer Ball - adidas Finale
The History of the Soccer Ball
adidas Finale
Official Match Ball of the UEFA Champions League Final
The History of the Soccer Ball - The History of the Official World Cup Match Balls
The History of the Official World Cup Match Balls
The History of the Soccer Ball - Synthetic Soccer Balls
The History of the Soccer Ball
Synthetic Soccer Balls
1963 Santiago - Picture provided by Jacques Barralon
The History of the Soccer Ball - The First World Cup Soccer Ball
The History of the Soccer Ball
The First World Cup Soccer Ball
The First World Cup Soccer Ball
1930 World Cup Soccer Ball of "Tiento"
One of the two soccer balls used in the first 1930
World Cup
final between Argentina and Uruguay is shown above. This leather
football was used in the final match and taken by
an Uruguayan team player. It may
have even played a part in the outcome of the first world cup in
1930. Argentina and Uruguay could not agree on which
ball to use. So they decided to use an Argentinean ball the
first half and a ball supplied by Uruguay the second half. As
it turned out, Argentina was ahead at halftime 2-1. However;
Uruguay came back to win the match in the second half 4-2 using their
ball!The History of the Soccer Ball - Soccer Balls in the 1900's
The History of the Soccer Ball
Soccer Balls in the 1900's
Official FC
Barcelona
Museum
1899 Eight Panel Ball
The History of the Soccer Ball - Balls in 1800's
Balls in 1800's
In 1836 Charles Goodyear patented vulcanized rubber. Prior to this, balls were dependant on the size and shape of the pig's bladder. The more irregular the bladder, the more unpredictable the behavior of the ball was when kicked. However; it would not be until the twentieth century until most balls were made with rubber bladders.
In 1855, Charles Goodyear designed and built the first vulcanized rubber soccer balls (footballs). The following picture shows the Charles Goodyear ball that is on display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame which is located in Oneonta, NY, USA.
The History of the Soccer Ball - Early Ball History
Early Ball History
Through out history, humans have enjoyed kicking a ball or something like a ball. South American Indians were known to use a light elasticized ball. However; rubber was not to be practically manufactured until a few thousand years later.
Through out history, humans have enjoyed kicking a ball or something like a ball. South American Indians were known to use a light elasticized ball. However; rubber was not to be practically manufactured until a few thousand years later.
Greatest Dribblers in World Football History - number 10 : Stanley Matthews
number 10 :
Stanley Matthews
Stanley Matthews was known for his great dribbling skills, because of
that he gained the nickname "the wizard of dribble".
Matthews had a great balance and sense of timing, he could suddenly
accelerate on a moment the defender would not suspect it. Pelé once said
Matthews was "the man who taught us the way football should be
played.".
Greatest Dribblers in World Football History - number 8 : Zinedine Zidane
number 8 :
Zinedine Zidane
Yashin Award winner : Iker Casillas ( 2010 world cup )
Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas Fernández : born 20 May 1981) is a Spanish football goalkeeper who plays for and captains both La Liga club Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. In 2008 he was the captain of the Spanish team that won their first European Championship in 44 years, the Spanish team that went on to win Spain's first World Cup (a tournament in which he won the Golden Glove aka Yashin Award) and the 2012 European Championship.
Yashin Award winner : Gianluigi Buffon ( 2006 world cup )
Yashin Award winner - 2006 world cup :
Gianluigi Buffon 
Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, : born 28 January 1978 in Carrara, Italy), is an Italian goalkeeper who plays for and captains both Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team. Buffon is the record appearance holder for the Italian national football team, and he is widely considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.He is known for his "outstanding shot-stopping" and for being "a vocal organizer of the defence and a key dressing room personality."
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