The rechargeable balloon will help referees: It will count offsides and hands!

Thanks to this, the video referees will know with unprecedented precision when the ball was kicked, so that in cooperation with the semi-automatic system they can precisely detect offsides. However, the technology – linked to cameras in the stadium to create a perfect 3D image – will also help referees in the event of a possible sleight of hand. The ball registers any contact with its surface. The referees will only have to judge which part of the body the merun hit…

A step to perfection

“The European Championship represents the peak of the season for individual national teams. We are committed to ensuring that every aspect supports the highest standards of quality and performance. We are confident that the official ball will mark the next step in our shared commitment to excellence,” stated Zvonimir Boban, a former famous Croatian midfielder who has been working as UEFA’s technical director for the past few years.

Adidas Fussballliebe (FOOTBALL LOVE)

• The ball is made of sustainable materials: Recycled polyester, sugar cane, sawdust or soluble corn fiber.
• Surface glued from 20 panels assembled for the most even air flow.
• Inside is a built-in rechargeable chip with a frequency of 500 Hz monitoring any contact with the surface of the ball.
• Price of official replica: 3599 CZK.

VAR will show a novelty during the Euros: SMS on the board

New Age! For the first time in the history of the European championships, fans in the stadium will be drawn into the game of referees.

At the most watched tournament of the year, VAR will explain each of his statements via short text messages on large screens. UEFA wants to avoid speculation and be more transparent, as it is customary for the Rugby World Cup. The news was presented by the head of the UEFA Referee Commission, Roberto Rosetti, in Munich’s Allianz Arena.

“Oral explanations will then be given by the referees exclusively to the team captains and to no one else,” stated the former arbitrator.

If someone else gets involved in the debate, the referee will punish him with a warning or a yellow card. “It is our legacy to future generations. For football, the image of the game, young players and young referees,” he added that if the goalkeeper is the captain, he will choose his representative before the match, who will be allowed to debate the decisions with impunity.