Football / Soccer / Calcio / Futebol / Fußball

I like the design. And the texture and panel structure looks very similar to the recent WC ball, which is pretty great to play with.

BUT THERE'S STUFF INSIDE THAT BALL.

I mean — I don't wanna sound like a luddite, and I'm all for innovations. But my hot take is I'd prefer just air to be inside a match ball. I'm sure those spokes and that techno-hub in the center are imperceptible during play — but I'd imagine they could get dislodged or whatever. And that would be just one more hiccup in the flow of play.

A groundbreaking feature of FUSSBALLLIEBE is the adidas Connected Ball Technology, making its debut at the UEFA European Football ChampionshipTM. This technology provides real-time precise ball data to video match officials, enhancing the accuracy of in-match decisions. The integration of this technology with AI aids UEFA’s semi-automated offside technology, playing a crucial role in speeding up decision-making processes during matches.
Developed in partnership with Kinexon, this technology also supports VAR officials by identifying each individual touch of the ball. This capability is particularly beneficial in quickly resolving handball and penalty incidents, reducing the time taken to make critical match decisions.