Adidas Jabulani 2010 World Cup Reaches Incredible Prices - Should Adidas Re-release It?
Jan 28, 2024, by Phan Tich Giay
- Price Surge: The Adidas Jabulani 2010 World Cup ball has seen its price rise to €499 due to its unique characteristics and demand.
- Player Criticism: The Jabulani ball was widely criticized by players for its unstable movement and trajectory, leading to unpredictable swerves and swoops.
- Collectibility: Despite the negative feedback from players, the ball has become a sought-after item, especially within the free-kick community, leading to high prices on secondary markets.
One of the most controversial balls in history, the Adidas Jabulani World Cup 2010 has seen its price rise to a staggering €499.
Adidas Jabulani 2010 World Cup Reaches Incredible Prices
At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Adidas introduced the all-new Jabulani ball. However, after a short period of experience, most players felt that this ball was not good and was of a lower quality than previous balls.
“The football is horrible,” said Julio Cesar. “It is like one of those you buy in the supermarket.”
Why is this ball so opposed? It's because the ball's movement and trajectory are unstable, the way it dips and changes direction seems to defy the laws of physics. Julio Cesar added: "At the last moment its path might change, as if taken away by a gust of wind.", via The Independent.
During that year's World Cup, we still remember Robert Greene's missed catch of Clint Dempsey's not-so-dangerous shot.
That's why the Adidas Jabulani 2010 ball looks like a nightmare for any goalkeeper at the 2010 World Cup. However, the only player who really seems to enjoy the wild, uncontrollable nature of the Jabulani is Diego Forlan. So far, Forlan's magical long-range shots are still fresh in our minds: the rocket against South Africa, the knuckle-ball free-kick against Ghana and the curve against the Netherlands.
The Jabulani 2010 ball has 8 connecting panels with grooves and aerodynamic lines, giving the Jabulani ball a critical speed of around 55mph, which is higher than the previous Teamgeist 2006 ball. This is the main reason for many complaints from players.
Put simply, the new design led to an increase in speed, which in turn resulted in a knuckle-ball effect: volatile swerves and swoops caused by the asymmetry and aforementioned “roughness” of the ball.
The change has also meant that long passes and crosses are constantly deviating from normal directions. Statistics from Opta confirm that there were more missed passes in the quarter-finals than at any previous World Cup.
However, it is this unpredictable movement and trajectory of the Jabulani 2010 ball that makes it so sought after. It has been 14 years since the Jabulani ball was first released, but its appeal is still strong. Especially for football youtubers who really want to experience this 'magical' ball. The Jabulani 2010 ball seems to have become a symbol in the free-kick community.
To this day, Jabulani balls are sold on Ebay and many other e-commerce sites at very high prices. Even used-hand balls are selling at much higher prices than they did back then.
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Holstein Kiel 26-27 Special Kit Released - 80th Anniversary of the Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein
Holstein Kiel and Puma have officially released a new special kit for the 26-27 season, honoring the 80th anniversary of the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. The bespoke shirt pays homage to the state's colors and maritime identity positioned between the North and Baltic Seas.
The Puma Holstein Kiel 26-27 special shirt features a dynamic diagonal design incorporating the state's blue, white, and red colors. A central white diagonal band is flanked by blue on the right shoulder and chest and red on the lower left flank, seamlessly blended through a pixelated sea spray gradient. Blue sleeves, red Puma logos, and a dual-colored V-neck collar complete the look, while the upper back is adorned with the official Schleswig-Holstein coat of arms placed above bold red Holstein Kiel text.
Produced with Puma's RE:FIBRE recycled fabric technology, the jersey features long-standing partner famila across the chest. The Holstein Kiel 26-27 special kit is available immediately through the club's official online store, retailing at €85.
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The SD Logroñés 26-27 home jersey features the club's traditional red and white vertical stripes, outlined with black borders and highlighted by an illustration of Logroño's architectural skyline and iconic stone bridge across the chest. The away kit introduces a dark navy blue base enriched with vertical bands containing tonal grapevine patterns, paying homage to the winemaking tradition of La Rioja, complemented by red and white trim on the collar and cuffs.
Completing the collection, Mizuno and SD Logroñés have also revealed matching alternate designs in sky blue and vibrant yellow, both featuring the distinctive city skyline motif, alongside a fresh duo of goalkeeper jerseys prepared for the new campaign.
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As part of the agreement, the SumUp logo is featured across the front of Newcastle's Adidas training and pre-match warm-up apparel. The branding will be worn across all squads, including the men's first team, the women's team, and the academy setups. Reports estimate the value of the sponsorship at around £5 million per season.
Beyond the kit exposure, the collaboration will introduce a co-branded SumUp card designed to offer supporters exclusive rewards at official club stores and participating local businesses throughout the North East.
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The Kappa Red Star FC 2026-27 home jersey combines the club's traditional green and white colors in a vertical block layout, highlighted by a wide green central band and green sleeve sections. Just like the away shirt created in collaboration with artist Lorem, the green panels are covered with an intricate doodle graphic pattern referencing elements from the club's storied history and Saint-Ouen culture. The shirt is rounded off with a classic green polo-style collar with a subtle V-neck cutout and the sponsor TRUST IT placed across the chest.
Green shorts and white socks complete the full look of the new Red Star FC 26-27 home strip by Kappa.
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The Givova Manfredonia Calcio 1932 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional vertical stripes in sky blue and white. The light blue stripes include subtle tonal gradients for added depth, complemented by a simple round collar, white sleeves with repeated Givova logos across the shoulders, and the Vitulano Drugstore sponsor across the front.
White shorts and socks are set to complete the new Givova Manfredonia Calcio 1932 2026-27 home kit.
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The Hummel US Granville 26-27 home shirt is predominantly white, featuring an eye-catching graphic pattern of wavy blue vertical pinstripes running across the front body. Royal blue accents appear on the crew neck collar, side panels, and sleeve cuffs, complemented by Hummel's trademark chevrons on the shoulders and a centrally placed club crest.
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