Adidas presents Al Hilm, the official ball of the semifinals and the final of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. al hilmwhich in Arabic means ‘the dream’, took over from what has been the official ball of the competition until now, Al Rihla (in Arabic, ‘the journey’).
The ball features the latest developments in ball design and the same technology linked to adidas that contains Al Rihla and which during this World Cup has greatly helped referees to work faster and more accurate decisions.
Combined with player position data, this innovation provides the video refereeing team with immediate information to optimize decision-making and help fans enjoy the game with fewer distractions. The new technology combines artificial intelligence with data provided by an inertial measurement unit (IMU) located in the center of the ball. Since it is linked to the semi-automated system for detecting offside, it allows to check the exact moment at which the ball was played in the very tight situation of the illegal position.
Johannes HolzmüllerDirector of FIFA’s Football Technology Innovation Branch, said: “With the development of ball-linked technology, Adidas has made it possible for the video refereeing team to have an invaluable new level of information. The data provided by the ball is opens the door to a new way of understanding and narrating the extraordinary plays at this World Cup”.
In addition, the design is designed to the millimeter to respect the environment. All its components have been thoroughly analyzed up to that point al hilm It is the first World Cup semifinal and final ball produced exclusively with water-based inks and adhesives.
The golden background and the subtle triangular motifs are inspired by the deserts surrounding the city of Dohathe color of the FIFA World Cup trophy and the Qatari flag print.
“Al Hilm’s brilliance will highlight the power of sport in general and soccer in particular to unite the world. Millions of people will take part in the competition from almost every country on the planet, united in their passion for soccer. We wish the best of luck to all the teams that will participate in the final rounds of the competition, as they will be competing on the biggest stage in football”, commented Nick CraggsCEO of Adidas Soccer Division.
Source: La Verdad
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