Football

[johnny9fingers]

Someone mentioned that the German football team used the 'World Cup' ball all last season, and are the only nation left in the competition for which this is true.

I'm glad I got my bet on early, then.

It appears that great teams win competitions, rather than great players. Maradona in '86 may have been the exception to that rule, but Germany are surely its confirmation.

Perhaps next time, the FA or Premier League can ensure that England play the season before the tournament with the World Cup ball. I mean, when even Japan can manage to do so to their own advantage... q.v. Japan's free kicks.

Because it has been noticed. And exclusive Premiership deals to supply balls that are different to the upcoming tournament ball are simply not on.

Comments

[abomvubuso.livejournal.com]

Its not the ball that is the reason why England sucks and Germany plays awesomely as a team.

Also Argentina had a great team in '86, not just Maradona.

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

I do agree with your both your points, but it shows our lack of attention-to-detail and crap leadership about not using the ball for the previous season. Stupid, careless and to our disadvantage. And it's not as if we need more disadvantages.