It wasn't until 1855, when Charles Goodyear patented vulcanized rubber, that soccer balls started taking shape. Literally.

But with the kickoff only days away, at least one crucial element appears to be in good shape: the soccer ball. So say a pair of researchers from the Institute of Health and Sports Science at the ...

So, what's going on? First things first, you want a soccer ball to be as spherical as possible. John Eric Goff: "In the old days, we had balls that had the bucky ball shape, the Epcot Center shape ...

According to local press, a total of 64 painted sculptures in the shape of soccer ball will be exhibited until June.Photo: Xinhua A man looks at a painted soccer ball sculpture at the "Expo Balon ...