UEFA and Adidas Unveil High-Tech Soccer Ball for Euro 2024

The 'Fussballliebe' ball, equipped with a chip to aid offside decisions, also highlights sustainable manufacturing and charitable contributions.

UEFA and Adidas have unveiled a high-tech soccer ball, named 'Fussballliebe', for Euro 2024.
The ball features a chip fixed on a gyroscope that sends data 500 times per second to record the point at which it is kicked, aiding in more accurate offside decisions.
The 'connected ball technology' provides unprecedented insight into every element of the ball's movement and contributes to UEFA's video assistant refereeing decision-making process.
The ball also has sustainable qualities, using recycled polyester and water-based ink, plus materials including corn fibers, sugar cane and wood pulp.
Adidas has pledged 1% of net sales of the ball to the Common Goal soccer charity created by former Spain midfielder Juan Mata.