FA defends Mitre match ball after Pep Guardiola’s ‘not proper’ criticism - Guardiola said the ball was ‘not proper’ after his side’s win over Plymouth ...

It’s difficult to control it and it does whatever it wants. Many years, many players and managers talk about that’ ...

Guardiola said he was not happy with the Mitre balls used in the FA Cup. "The ball in the Champions League is exceptional, the ball in the Premier League is exceptional, this one isn't," he said.

“Mitre’s Ultimax Pro ball — used in the Emirates FA Cup and all other FA Competitions — has been tested in accordance with FIFA testing. “All footballs in the professional game are ...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticises the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

The Football Association has robustly defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep ...

Guardiola said the FA Cup ball – Mitre’s Ultimax Pro ball – was “not proper” and compared it negatively to those used in the Premier League and Champions League after City beat Plymouth ...

Pep Guardiola has hit out at the FA Cup’s Mitre match ball as being not fit for purpose in elite football. The Manchester City manager insists he has the backing of other managers and players ...

Guardiola said he was not happy with the Mitre balls used in the FA Cup. "The ball in the Champions League is exceptional, the ball in the Premier League is exceptional, this one isn't," he said.