Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions. His comments ...

Pep Guardiola has prompted a response from the FA following his comments complaining about the official FA Cup match ball.

Kipsta balls in the Europa League and Puma balls for the EFL Cup. In response to Guardiola's comments, a Football Association spokesperson said: "Mitre's Ultimax Pro ball - used in the Emirates FA ...

and Puma balls for the EFL Cup. In response to Guardiola's comments, a Football Association spokesperson said: "Mitre's Ultimax Pro ball - used in the Emirates FA Cup and all other FA competitions ...

Puma provide the match ball for all EFL competitions - including the Championship and Carabao Cup - while Mitre do likewise for the FA Cup. If you went by looks alone, you'd say very. But the size, ...

As quoted by The Guardian, it read: "As is required throughout the professional game, the Puma ball used in this season’s Carabao Cup and in EFL competition since 2021-22 is tested in accordance ...