In 1836 Charles Goodyear patented vulcanized rubber. Prior to this, balls were dependant on the size and shape of the pig's bladder. The more irregular the bladder, the more unpredictable the behavior READ MORE http://www.soccerballworld.com/Oldestball.htm
1930 World Cup Soccer Ball of "Tiento"
One of the two soccer balls used in the first 1930 World Cup final between Argentina and Uruguay is shown above. This leather football was used in the final m READ MORE http://www.soccerballworld.com/1930%20Soccer%20Ball.htm
Soccer has been played in various forms though out history. Many sites on the world wide web have information on the history of football or soccer. Of course, here at Soccer Ball World, we will conc READ MORE http://www.soccerballworld.com/History.htm#Early
