Motorbike soccer is a thing, and it’s not for the faint of heart
Published on Feb 28, 2023 at 6:43 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 02, 2023 at 6:10 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
We’ve heard of car football and even car rugby, but did you know motorbike soccer was a thing?
It looks fun, sure, but this sport is not for the faint of heart.
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In the Instagram reel shared by MSC Taifun Mörsch and reposted by Visubal, you can see two teams competing against one another in a game of motorbike soccer.
And if you’re wondering what motorbike soccer (or football) is, it is exactly what you think: soccer, except it’s being played by people on motorbikes.
The rules are relatively simple, you ride your bike and kick the ball around with your feet, trying to score a goal.
The team that scores the most goals wins.
Also, just like in ‘normal’ soccer, outfield players can’t touch the ball with their hands, only the goalkeeper can.
Speaking of which, the goalkeeper is ‘on foot’, as in the only player who doesn’t have a motorbike.
Another major difference is the ball, which is a lot bigger than your average soccer ball.
The size of a soccer ball is around 22 cm in diameter (between 8 and 9 inches), but the one these guys are using looks at least twice as large.
The craziest part is not only does motorbike soccer exist, it is actually a proper sport with proper leagues and teams.
MSC Taifun Mörsch, for example, compete in the ‘Deutscher Motoball Meister’, the German league for motorbike soccer, or ‘Motoball’ as they call it.
The game was apparently originally known as ‘Motorcycle polo’ in the 1930s, before being rebranded to Motoball in recent years.
So now only one question remains, as a user on Instagram correctly pointed out.
A man by the name of Ivan said he wanted to see how they tackle.
Us too.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
