The new Adidas Jabulani ball has been criticised by the likes of David James, Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon, and Stojkovic is equally concerned.

He told www.blic.rs: "I have played with many different balls in my time - those that swerve a lot, change direction, fly awkwardly - but this one is definitely the worst of all.

"It has been intentionally made to suit outfield players and to contribute to a high number of goals at the World Cup."