FIFA announced that the last four World Cup matches will be played with a different ball. The brand that sells it has presented Al Hilm, which will be used in the semifinals and the final of the tournament. It replaces Al Rihla, the previous ball used during the championship. Al Hilm, which in Arabic means “the dream”, takes over from what has been the official ball up to now.
“The ball features the latest advances in ball design and the same Adidas linked technology that contained Al Rihla and that during this World Cup has greatly helped referees make faster and more accurate decisions,” FIFA said.
The statement insists on the importance that this ball offers at a technological level: “Together with the position data of the players, this innovation offers the video refereeing team instant information to optimize decision-making and help fans enjoy the game.” game with fewer interruptions. The new technology combines artificial intelligence with data provided by the inertial measurement unit (IMU) located in the center of the ball. As it is linked to the semi-automated system for detecting offside, it allows checking the exact moment in which the ball is played in very tight situations of illegal position”.
It is the fifth time in World Cup history that two different balls have been used within the same tournament, even if only by design. The advance of the ball and the different shapes and colors have made them iconic and part of the history of the World Cup. This Qatari will have the particularity of being remembered for his two balls, first Al Rihla and Al Hilm from the semifinals.
Source: Eluniverso
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