Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed dissatisfaction with the Mitre footballs used in England's domestic cup competitions. His comments mirror those of Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, who previously faced ridicule for criticizing the ball after a defeat. Guardiola highlighted the ball's lack of control, contrasting it with the quality of balls used in the Champions League and Premier League. The FA defended the Mitre ball, stating it meets FIFA standards and has contributed to an exciting tournament with over 350 goals scored.
The ball in the Champions League is exceptional, the ball in the Premier League is exceptional, this one isn't. It's difficult to control.
Normally the ball goes inside from these shots. Nike balls are used in the Premier League, with Adidas balls utilized in Uefa's European competitions.
Mitre's Ultimax Pro ball has been tested in accordance with Fifa testing and delivers against all of the testing requirements.
This ball provides an exciting element to such a competitive tournament, with over 350 goals scored in the knockout competition.
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