How Did The Soccer Ball Change Over Time

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Not only has the rules changed over the many of years the soccer ball has been through many changes. The first soccer ball was made by ancient civilization three thousand years ago . The Chinese, Aztec, Maya Indians, and Egyptians. Each civilizations made up a soccer ball differently using materials such as animal skin, rubber, seeds wrapped in linen, or hair. However the modern soccer ball was made by Charles Goodyear. Goodyear made the ball out of treated rubber which made it more solid and durable without losing its bounce. The iconic black and white soccer ball was created by Adidas in 1970. Also the equipment has changed the cleats are much more light weight, and now there are shin guards for protection. In addition the goal used to be