However, when struck correctly, it allows for clean contact and can be hit with force and precision using either the top side with laces or the inside of the foot.

If the fibres do not wash away, various devices can be used to remove the excess fibre to enhance the look of the garment. It also contains a bleaching agent, which initially makes the garment appear brighter, but in fact removes colour over time causing fading.

To get the inside scoop on the story behind Al Rihla and its development, we spoke with Oliver Hundacker, Senior Director, Football Product Development and Franziska Loeffelmann, Design Director, Football Graphics. Finished off with our iconic Trefoil logo, our adidas sports balls will show off your sporting pride on the field, on court, wherever you go. Inspired by the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ official match ball, this Adidas Al Rihla training ball is designed for intense training sessions. OH: As I said, we tested the ball quite rigorously around the world, and I think the best feedback that you can get is when the players don’t want to give the ball back because they like it and feel at ease with it.

Franziska Loffelmann, a design director at Adidas, describes Al Rihla as "the fastest and most accurate FIFA World Cup ball to date. For football fanatics, adidas offers sports balls that range from regular training balls to finale training balls and performance balls. OH: When it comes to the panel shape configuration it’s really the most prominent feature of the ball. The game is getting so much faster, so we want to equip them with the best ball; one that has a really good flight and reliability. As a FIFA Quality certified ball, it has been tested and approved for circumference, weight, rebound, and water absorption.ADIDAS Performance branding appears printed over the ball as well as FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022 branding.