Smart ball technology

14 grams decide heaven or hell at the European Championships

Inside the European Championship ball is a 14 gram sensor.(Bild: adidas)

The smart ball must be in the corner! The match equipment at the EURO in Germany is fully networked. At its heart is a 14 gram sensor. You'll be amazed at how complex the technology is, which provides massive support to the referee when it comes to offside decisions and handball.

The ball bounces into the net, the scorer turns away in jubilation and disappears under a crowd of celebrating teammates. However, this unbridled joy can also quickly turn into stunned disappointment and any team can go from heaven to hell. Because only the video review decides whether the goal counts. The video assistant referee and the referee on the pitch have a lot of high-tech at their disposal.