As a FIFA Quality certified ball, it has been tested and approved for circumference, weight, rebound, and water absorption. A midfielder stated that the Al Rihla League Ball significantly improved over other balls with unpredictable flight paths and difficulty in control such as the Nike Pitch Team. This is similar to a carpet, where when first laid, the loose fibres come to the surface and are vacuumed away. The presentation in Qatar featured former World Cup winners Kaká (Brazil) and Iker Casillas (Spain), as well as Farah Jefry (Saudi Arabia) and Nouf Al Anzi (United Arab Emirates).

The butyl bladder means it will stay pumped up for longer, whether you're on the training field or at the park.

Displaying graphics inspired by the FIFA World Cup™ official match ball, this adidas Al Rihla League ball is perfect for matches and training sessions. FL: Sadly, to be quite honest, this time we were not personally travelling, living instead in a world of Teams and being connected virtually. and all around "teamwork - fair play - collective - responsibility - passion - respect" in six languages: English, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, and Esperanto.

With the 2022 World Cup ending with Argentina's fantastic victory, the football from the tournament, the Al Rihla, meaning the Journey in Arabic, has seen quite a bit of demand from football fans all over Britain as well as fans around the world. So I think the colour approach is really coming from the nature that surrounds Qatar: the sunset in a desert, the red and yellow tones that blind you mind, also the blue tones of the ocean that we also really want to protect. I mean, it’s the first World Cup in Qatar, the first World Cup in winter, but also it’s the first World Cup where we want to give the players a faster ball. With a fluent conversation in Qatar they came back with many pictures that inspired us, brought us the answers we were asking for. But also the iconic patterns have been an influence on the whole ball, but we really brought it to life, brought the energy, through the colours.And with the speed aspect in mind it’s that mix, that explosion of emotions, and I think that’s captured quite nicely. e. movement against another fabric or object; Heat generated by the individual when the garment is worn; Washing the garment at the incorrect temperature and/or with other fabrics that will rub against the garment; Tumble drying the garment at too high a temperature, which causes the heat to draw out the fibre. The ball was designed for sustainability, being the first FIFA World Cup official match ball to be produced with environmentally-friendly inks and adhesives. As playmakers and sportswear enthusiasts since forever, adidas understands the importance of providing players with high-quality equipment to match and enhance their play. Inspired by the look of the FIFA World Cup™ official match ball, this adidas Al Rihla Training ball is ideal for gruelling sessions.

How do you block out the noise and keep a feeling of good energy in a design given the circumstances? The main reason is friction or rubbing against another object and this does not necessarily mean that the garment is faulty or of poor quality. I think the best feedback that you can get is when the players don’t want to give the ball back because they like it and feel at ease with it. I think some of the elements were greatly improved from the Telstar 18, yet it was not such a radical step for them to get acquainted with the new ball.

The yarn in these cases is slightly hairier than usual and the hairs disappear after a period of wear and washing. Throw perfect spirals with our rifle football – made from imitation leather, it provides players with a soft feel and strong grip on the ball as you look downfield. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Its 100% TPU cover gives it a professional appearance and features graphics and a logo inspired by the FIFA World Cup.

The ball also features "connected ball technology," a suspension system inside the ball's bladder with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) at the center to provide the video assistant referee (VAR) with highly accurate ball movement data within seconds. Rihla is also a traditional genre of Arabic literature about journeys, such as the 14th century travelogue of Ibn Battuta, known simply as The Rihla. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.