Tue, 28 May, 2002 - 02:55
IAN HARTE is hoping to have a ball at the World Cup finals — with the aid of the new match ball being introduced by FIFA.
The Leeds defender is looking forward to taking set pieces for Ireland using the new adidas Fevernova ball, which is lighter and travels faster.
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