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Pakistan: The world's footballs factory

Julia Henrichmann
October 19, 2021

The Pakistani city of Sialkot lies at the heart of worldwide production of footballs. Some 40 million balls are made here every year. In recent times, manufacturers have faced more scrutiny as consumers pay closer attention to the conditions under which their kits and footballs are made.

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