FIFAManchester United

Infamous Jabulani ball could be re-released after going on sale for huge £415

19 views
Infamous Jabulani ball could be re-released after going on sale for huge £415

ADIDAS could re-release the infamous Jabulani football, according to reports.

The Jabulani was memorably used in the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa.

3

The Jabulani was unveiled ahead of the 2010 World CupCredit: AP:Associated Press

3

The Jabulani famously gave goalkeepers nightmaresCredit: AP:Associated Press
Diego Forlan was the forward who truly mastered the Jabulani

3

Diego Forlan was the forward who truly mastered the JabulaniCredit: AFP

It is best remembered for violently swerving and dipping, with many players struggling to master it.

According to Footy Headlines, the Jabulani could go back on sale in the coming years.

They point to the fact that Adidas have been re-releasing iconic footballs from the 2000s.

The Roteiro used at Euro 2004 was re-released back in March.

While the Teamgeist used at the 2006 World Cup in Germany is set to return in March 2025.

Footy Headlines reckon that if this trend continues, the Jabulani could make its return in 2026 or 2027.

The original version can sometimes be found on various resale sites for as much as £415 – more than four times its price upon release.

Its unusual design is what made it so difficult for players to predict.

BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS

The Teamgeist used at the previous World Cup, for example, was built with a 14-panel structure – while the Jabulani consisted of just eight panels.

One player who did master it was Uruguay‘s former Manchester United star Diego Forlan.

World Cup winner and 137-cap legend Antoine Griezmann shockingly retires from international duty

The forward, who has dabbled with a career in tennis since retirement, lit up the tournament, scoring several brilliant goals as his country reached the semi-finals.

They went on to lose 3-2 to the Netherlands in the semis, however, with the Dutch then falling 1-0 in the final courtesy of Andres Iniesta’s winner for Spain.

Who are these famous footballers?

ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==

Source link – thesun.co.uk

Tags: adidas, FIFA, Section: Sport:Football, Section: Sport:Football:World Cup

Related Articles