Ball is ‘too light,’ says Manchester City coach

After thrilling English soccer by scoring 42 goals in 13 games this season, Manchester City’s attacking juggernaut was finally halted in the English League Cup in a 0-0 match they won on penalties against the Wolves. Pep Guardiola thinks he knows why. “The ball is not a serious ball for a professional game,” the City manager said. England’s secondary cup competition uses a Mitre ball, whereas the Premier League uses a Nike ball. Guardiola said his players complained about the ball. “It is too light, it moves all over the place, it is not a good ball. It is impossible to score with a ball like that,” Guardiola said.