Comments on: The Roundest Ball, the Biggest Headaches for World Cup Keepers http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html World Cup South Africa 2010 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:51 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: FIFAworldcup.com - The Un Official Site of Fifa World Cup 2006 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html/comment-page-1#comment-15219 FIFAworldcup.com - The Un Official Site of Fifa World Cup 2006 Fri, 16 Jun 2006 17:30:50 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html#comment-15219 <strong>Goalies’ Technological Fear</strong> The first game sent out a red alert warning to all goalies that a one month nightmare is in sight when Germany’s Torsten Frings fired a cannon ball like shot from 40 meters to score a goal. The match ended 4-2 with a total of 6 goals; which br... Goalies’ Technological Fear

The first game sent out a red alert warning to all goalies that a one month nightmare is in sight when Germany’s Torsten Frings fired a cannon ball like shot from 40 meters to score a goal. The match ended 4-2 with a total of 6 goals; which br…

]]> By: A World Cup Ball by any other Name - FIFA World Cup 2006 - World Cup 2006 Blog http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html/comment-page-1#comment-6548 A World Cup Ball by any other Name - FIFA World Cup 2006 - World Cup 2006 Blog Sun, 04 Jun 2006 11:31:19 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html#comment-6548 [...] In the build-up to the World Cup, much has been made about the ball that will be used at this year’s tournament. The roundest, most perfect ball ever is loved by some, hated by many and an enigma for others. How does it compare to its predecessors? We were walking around the Fan Fest area last night in Berlin and came across a pretty cool photo display of the various balls used since 1970. My personal favorite is the ‘82 Tango, which was something I wanted for Christmas but Santa Claus failed to deliver. Have a look at all the balls. [...] [...] In the build-up to the World Cup, much has been made about the ball that will be used at this year’s tournament. The roundest, most perfect ball ever is loved by some, hated by many and an enigma for others. How does it compare to its predecessors? We were walking around the Fan Fest area last night in Berlin and came across a pretty cool photo display of the various balls used since 1970. My personal favorite is the ‘82 Tango, which was something I wanted for Christmas but Santa Claus failed to deliver. Have a look at all the balls. [...]

]]> By: chris http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html/comment-page-1#comment-4856 chris Mon, 22 May 2006 17:37:22 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html#comment-4856 Sounds like he was just plugging Nike's ball more than anything. Who cares if it favours outfielders? A ball that results in more goals at the World Cup is good news as far an I'm concerned. Sounds like he was just plugging Nike’s ball more than anything. Who cares if it favours outfielders? A ball that results in more goals at the World Cup is good news as far an I’m concerned.

]]> By: Rik http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html/comment-page-1#comment-4853 Rik Mon, 22 May 2006 16:48:35 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html#comment-4853 I believe they used this ball at this year's African Cup of Nations. Seems to encourage outside-boot shots. I believe they used this ball at this year’s African Cup of Nations. Seems to encourage outside-boot shots.

]]> By: Mesto http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html/comment-page-1#comment-4850 Mesto Mon, 22 May 2006 16:34:16 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html#comment-4850 $130 ball that feels like plastic. That sounds like a winner. But at least it is round $130 ball that feels like plastic. That sounds like a winner. But at least it is round

]]> By: Soccer Dad http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html/comment-page-1#comment-4848 Soccer Dad Mon, 22 May 2006 16:18:46 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/the-roundest-ball-the-biggest-headaches-for-world-cup-keepers.html#comment-4848 That's funny. What do they want? A shell of double sided sticky tape? Slippery when wet - well yeah! Because it's not absorbign water like leather balls are known to do. Man - to have the $130 to waste on one of those just to dribble it around and shoot! That’s funny. What do they want? A shell of double sided sticky tape?

Slippery when wet – well yeah! Because it’s not absorbign water like leather balls are known to do.

Man – to have the $130 to waste on one of those just to dribble it around and shoot!

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