During the weekend’s weekend Fa Cup Round off 16, Pep Guardiola Grouped controversy with strong comments about the quality of the football balls used in the competition. After his comments, Football Association (FA) issued a statement that dealt with Manchester City Chief’s claims.
Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Etihad StadiumBook their place in the quarter final. But in the aftermath of the match, Guardiola expressed his concern about the quality of the ball and attributed to his team’s lack of accuracy:
“There is an action with Phil (The foot) Where he curls it to the distant post, and normally, with how they shoot, the ball makes a movement outside, but this one just disappeared. When you lose and say it is seen as a complaint, but the ball is not correct. It has been like this for many years in Fa Cup and Carabao Cup. I know it is a company and agreement is made, But the ball is not good“Guardiola stated at his press conference after the match.
The city manager continued his criticism and compares the FA Cup ball with those used in other competitions: “Do you know how many pictures went over the post? Not only Erling (Haaland)S – Look at other games. I’ve said it for many years. That’s the truth. The Champions League ball is exceptional, Premier League is exceptional, this one is not good. “
Manchester City struggled with its finishing throughout the match, with many shots that failed to hit the goal. Of theirs 29 total attemptsThe 10 were blockedThe One hit the postThe 10 missed the goalThe and only nine were in goal– An unusually low accuracy for a team filled with elite players.
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Guardiola’s comments quickly became viral, prompts FA to release an official response. While they did not directly mention the city manager, they defended the quality of the ball and dismissed his claims.
“Miters Ultimax Pro Ball – used in Emirates FA Cup and all other FA competitions – has been tested in accordance with FIFA testing. All football balls in the professional game are required to fulfill the FIFA quality professional, and this ball delivers against all the test requirements. By the side of miter, We understand that preference is subjective“Pronounced a FA talent.
“But we are convinced that the ball performs well. With over 350 goals that have so far been scored in the knockout competition, it gives an exciting element to such a competitive tournament“The statement ended and emphasized the high standards of the ball and dismissed Guardiola’s claims.
