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Originally Posted by Locke

I never heard of this, but if true the Germans are the smartest team in the world and the rest are wild idiots. If you could use the ball for 4 months prior to the World Cup to get used to it why in the world wouldnt you?

handing a distinct advantage to the Germans because of the ball's use in the Bundesliga since February.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...l-2001398.html