International sports apparel brand adidas have released a new ball for the final stages of the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
Durban — International sports apparel brand adidas have released a new ball for the final stages of the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
The new ball, named Al Hilm (The Dream), will replace the ball used up until now — Al Rihla, also called The Journey.
Al Hilm is said to possess the same technological advancements as Al Rihla and is said to facilitate the pursuit for the most accurate on-field decision-making and aid the referees in the middle of the park.
“Combined with player position data, the innovation offers Video Assistant Referees instant data, to help optimise decision making for a seamless fan experience,” read the statement
“By combining the ball tracking data captured by sensors within the ball and applying artificial intelligence, the new technology provides an automated offside alert to the VAR team.
“Designed from the inside out using data from rigorous testing in adidas labs, wind tunnels, and on-pitch, Al Hilm features the same new panel shape and surface textures as Al Rihla.”
Al Hilm will first be used when Argentina and Croatia do battle in the first semi-final on Tuesday evening.
