From the Tango to the Brazuca via the Jabulani: A brief history of the World Cup ball, The Independent
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With the release of the ball that will be used in Brazil next summer, we take a look through the evolution and varied responses its predecessors were met with
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The Complete History of the FIFA World Cup™ Ball
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World Cup balls: From Telstar and Tango to Jabulani and Brazuca, the evolution and innovation of footballs
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World Cup ball: From the Telstar to the Brazuca how the ball has developed through the years
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World Cup balls: From Telstar and Tango to Jabulani and Brazuca, the evolution and innovation of footballs
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From the Tango to the Brazuca via the Jabulani: A brief history of the World Cup ball, The Independent
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World Cup Soccer Balls Can Be a Drag
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Study shows Brazuca is better than Jabulani
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World Cup balls: From Telstar and Tango to Jabulani and Brazuca, the evolution and innovation of footballs
![](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/nintchdbpict000366033085.jpg)
World Cup balls: From Telstar and Tango to Jabulani and Brazuca, the evolution and innovation of footballs