
BBC Sport — Football·8 days ago
World Cup Ball Debate: Are Goalkeepers Struggling to Adapt?
With a flurry of long-range strikes lighting up the group stage, the World Cup ball has come under scrutiny. Former England internationals Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney, alongside presenter Mark Chapman, weighed in on whether the modern match ball is proving problematic for goalkeepers. The trio dissected how the ball's flight and movement might be catching shot-stoppers off guard, leading to an uptick in spectacular goals from distance. From free-kicks to thunderbolts from outside the box, the kno...
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