ADIDAS could re-release the infamous Jabulani football, according to reports.
The Jabulani was memorably used in the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa.
It is best remembered for violently swerving and dipping, with many players struggling to master it.
According to Footy Headlines, the Jabulani could go back on sale in the coming years.
They point to the fact that Adidas have been re-releasing iconic footballs from the 2000s.
The Roteiro used at Euro 2004 was re-released back in March.
While the Teamgeist used at the 2006 World Cup in Germany is set to return in March 2025.
Footy Headlines reckon that if this trend continues, the Jabulani could make its return in 2026 or 2027.
The original version can sometimes be found on various resale sites for as much as £415 – more than four times its price upon release.
Its unusual design is what made it so difficult for players to predict.
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The Teamgeist used at the previous World Cup, for example, was built with a 14-panel structure – while the Jabulani consisted of just eight panels.
One player who did master it was Uruguay's former Manchester United star Diego Forlan.
The forward, who has dabbled with a career in tennis since retirement, lit up the tournament, scoring several brilliant goals as his country reached the semi-finals.
They went on to lose 3-2 to the Netherlands in the semis, however, with the Dutch then falling 1-0 in the final courtesy of Andres Iniesta's winner for Spain.
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