A Bite That Hurt More Than a World Cup Elimination

While filming a segment about historic World Cup balls, an unexpected scene unfolded — a dog chewed up an official Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup ball, leaving it completely destroyed. The ball, which held both sentimental and monetary value, was punctured and torn beyond repair.

“No way, he actually bit it!” someone exclaimed in disbelief, watching the dog gnaw on the ball. “That ball was very expensive… well, used to be,” another added, stunned by the damage. The entire incident was caught on camera, with the dog calmly sitting in the background while the group processed what had just happened. “We need a new ball,” they said with resignation, accepting the loss.

A Collector’s Item Turned Into a Chew Toy

This wasn’t just any ball — it was an official match ball from the 2014 World Cup, a tournament remembered for standout performances from stars like James Rodríguez, Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller, and Neymar. These balls have become valuable collector’s items for fans, players, and sports journalists, making the destruction that much more painful.

“We’ll see if we can fix it, but the bite left a serious mark,” said one of the individuals in the video. Despite the disappointment, the group eventually tried to laugh it off. “Let’s just laugh because that was so sad… don’t cry, it’ll get sorted,” someone joked.

Thankfully, a promise came by the end of the clip: “We’re gonna try to help you,” one person said, hinting at a possible replacement.

While the ball may never bounce again, the story behind its unexpected end — courtesy of one curious dog — will live on as one of those unforgettable, spontaneous football moments.