Coolest Soccer Balls of the Last 20 Years

One aspect of the sport of soccer that changes frequently is the ball.Over the past 20 years, new soccer balls have been introduced for every major competition in the sport. Certain balls are claimed to better in the aerodynamics department while some are just designed in a different manner than others from the past were.This list takes a look at some of the coolest soccer balls from the last 20 years. Some balls made the list because of their classic, white features, while others made the list for being completely different and revolutionary in the color department. Other soccer balls made the list because of the tribute they paid to the host nation of the FIFA World Cup and host city of the UEFA Champions League Final.

Here is the list of the  coolest soccer balls from the last 20 years.

Mitre Ultimax

Let's start with one of the original match balls to be used across England.When the Premier League was conceived in 1992, the Ultimax was the first ball that was used for the newly formed top-flight league. Mitre made history with the Ultimax ball as it became the first synthetic ball to be used in English football, replacing the old leather footballs that were used in the past.

Nike Total90 Ascente

After a few seasons that saw under 1,000 goals scored in the EPL, the Nike Total90 Ascente was introduced before the 2009-10 season. Five players scored over 20 goals that season, with Chelsea's Didier Drogba leading the group with 29 goals. Not only did the Total90 Ascente produce plenty of goals, it also distanced itself from the traditional ball designs of the past.

Adidas ICON

The Adidas ICON made history in 1999 as the first ball that was specifically made for the FIFA Women's World Cup. The ball was used in the final of the tournament where the United States defeated China on a penalty shootout.That penalty shootout defined the tournament as Brandi Chastain won the title on the final kick and boosted the support of women's soccer in the United States.

Adidas Jabulani

No ball received as much attention as the Adidas Jabulani did before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.The Jabulani was improved on the outside to make the aerodynamics on the ball much better, but instead it made the flight of the ball unpredictable. While the unpredictability of the Jabulani frustrated many in the soccer world, its design did not see many critics. The ball was made with 11 different colors to represent both the starting 11 that a soccer team puts out on the pitch and the 11 official languages of South Africa. 

BOOTS..adidas or Nike?

It is a chaos to compare and choose between nike and adidas boots.So to make it simple,i have mentioned some of the best products of adidas and nike as follows:

adidas:

adidas have been a leading manufacturer of football boots for over 60 years, with their designs worn by generations of top players.  Their boots feature the latest fabrics and technologies to enhance your performance on the pitch and are instantly recognisable. Shop the complete adidas collection here.

Nike:

Nike football boots are worn by many of the world’s leading players and our collection features the latest designs to ensure you look the part as you step out onto the pitch. Nike boots are packed with features and innovations, making them ideal for any level of footballer.

Nike mercurial:

Worn by superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, the Nike Mercurial boots are Nike’s fastest yet, featuring a lightweight design that combines minimal construction and strategic traction that delivers improved speed and control.

adidas ace:

The adidas Ace boots feature designs suitable for all surfaces, with lightweight materials to increase speed and comfort, innovative design and, the latest technologies to give you the confidence to perform to your maximum on the field.

Black Day for Brasil

Back when,

Brazil's World Cup dreams ended in humiliating and brutal fashion as Germany inflicted their heaviest defeat in the first semi-final in Belo Horizonte. A thunderous occasion that began with Brazil riding a tidal wave of emotion was reduced to a nightmare as Germany were 5-0 up inside 29 remarkable minutes in front of a disbelieving Estadio Mineirao crowd. Brazil's players mourned the absence of the injured Neymar before kick-off, but captain Thiago Silva was an even bigger loss. The result was their first competitive home defeat in 39 years, and the end of their hopes of making it to the World Cup final at the iconic Maracana on Sunday.

Thomas Muller gave the three-time winners an early lead before a period of utter chaos saw Miroslav Klose break the World Cup scoring record, Toni Kroos add two more in the space of 179 seconds and Sami Khedira net a fifth.

 Three years on, the memories of that record 7-1 World Cup semifinal crushing by Germany are still vivid for Brazil center-back Dante.

Those 90 minutes in Belo Horizonte arguably haunt the 33-year-old even more than any other teammate. It was the only match he played at that World Cup.

"That defeat was very, very painful," Dante -- who replaced suspended captain Thiago Silva that day -- recalls.

Yes, it's been hard to get over it.

"Some people tried to oppress us after that game. But that's the way it is, and in the football world you always need to pick yourself back up and keep working."

The absence of captain Silva and star forward Neymar, injured in the quarterfinal, had a bigger impact than anyone could have imagined.

What should have been one of the greatest moments in the country's footballing history became one of its worst, putting the loss alongside the 1950 World Cup final defeat by Uruguay in Rio -- otherwise known as the 'Maracanazo'.

Celebrities you didnt know were football fans

1.Tom Hanks

Aston Villa F.C.
 Hank’s decision to become a Villain was primarily due to the club’s name, with the actor claiming that Aston Villa sounded “pleasant.” He has since been featured on Aston Villa TV and was a guest when the club played a friendly against Portland Timbers. 

2.Gerard Butler

Celtic F.C.

 Butler was so worked up over the Celtic Champions League match against Barcelona in 2012, he had to leave his business dinner in Dubai to watch the game. He claims to have been in tears by the end of the match .

3.Hugh Grant

Fulham F.C.

Before he was on the big screen, he was a groundskeeper at Craven Cottage. Grant has made numerous visits to watch his team play, including the agonizing defeat to Atletico Madrid in the 2010 Europa League Final.

 4.Keira Knightley

West Ham United F.C.

Thanks to her nomadic lifestyle, she went years without owning a television but eventually broke down because “it was getting ridiculous watching football on the laptop.”