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Bola Gema
Coverage of Bola Gema in the Nexus archive.
- The one city making 70% of the world's footballs
Sialkot, Pakistan produces 70% of the world's footballs, but only a select group of manufacturers hold FIFA licenses. Factories must pass rigorous performance tests and pay high fees to earn certification, with Bola Gema exemplifying the standards required to meet FIFA's demands.