Nike set out on an eight-year mission to create the perfect soccer ball, and players from some of the top leagues in the world will soon play with the latest model of a modern and futuristic ball.

Nike and the Premier League have marked the 20th anniversary of their partnership by unveiling the new 'Merlin' ball, that will be seen exclusively in the league next season.

Nike have launched an official limited edition run of the original Nike Geo Merlin match ball to celebrate the brand’s 20-year partnership with the Premier League.

Nike has launched an official limited edition run of the classic Nike Geo Merlin match ball to celebrate the brand’s 20-year partnership with the Premier League.

This was Nike’s first ball in its partnership. It was a massive feat to fill Mitre’s boots, but the Geo Merlin was an incredible start. Nike claimed it to be the fastest and most accurate ball ...

Nike’s Premier League deal began in 2000, with the Nike Geo Merlin becoming the top-flight’s first official ball in the 2000/01 season.