Obviously, there are different sizes, from youth through to size 5 which is the standard football size.
" In 1863, the FA convened to thrash out the official laws of the game. They decided that a ball should be perfectly spherical, and it should have a circumference of between 27 and 28 inches. In 1872 the weight of a regulation football was set at 14 to 16 ounces. Incredibly, these regulations are still in place — it is only the materials and construction methods that have changed over the years. "
According to the bbc https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23896855 men's average height has increased at least 11cm since then.
Therefore, should the size of the football for men's football be increased accordingly? How would this affect the men's game? Should the goals also become bigger? (I have read that argument before)
" In 1863, the FA convened to thrash out the official laws of the game. They decided that a ball should be perfectly spherical, and it should have a circumference of between 27 and 28 inches. In 1872 the weight of a regulation football was set at 14 to 16 ounces. Incredibly, these regulations are still in place — it is only the materials and construction methods that have changed over the years. "
According to the bbc https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23896855 men's average height has increased at least 11cm since then.
Therefore, should the size of the football for men's football be increased accordingly? How would this affect the men's game? Should the goals also become bigger? (I have read that argument before)
