Guardiola said the FA Cup ball – Mitre’s Ultimax Pro ball – was “not proper” and compared it negatively to those used in the ...

Pep Guardiola has said the ball used in the FA Cup is "not right" after his Manchester City team struggled in front of goal during their 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.

Advertisement However, an FA spokesperson said in response to Guardiola’s comments: “Mitre’s Ultimax Pro ball — used in the Emirates FA Cup and all other FA Competitions — has been ...

Pep Guardiola has hit out at the FA Cup’s Mitre match ball as being not fit for purpose in elite football. The Manchester City manager insists he has the backing of other managers and players ...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has become the latest elite manager to criticise the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions. Guardiola has claimed the FA Cup's Mitre match ball is ...

The Spanish head coach was not happy with the Mitre balls used in the competition and stated that they are not up to standard. "The ball in the Champions League is exceptional, the ball in the ...