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Sports ball

A soccer ball is used in the sport of soccer. Modern balls are made with synthetic leather covering an inflated rubber bladder. Specific ball compositions and standards are maintained by the International Football Association Board for competitive use. Various ball designs, technology, and materials exist today to accompany the most popular sport in the world.

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Synthetic leather, butyl rubber
27 – 28 in.
14 – 15oz
8.5 – 15.6 lbs/sq in

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1962 (modern)
Adidas, Nike, Puma
Premium, Training, Indoor
Futsal ball