They will play with an unusual ball at Euro 2024. What is its secret?

European Championship matches in 2024 will be played with unusual balls.

As The Times writes, a special football “projectile” was developed for the tournament, which will help record violations of the rules by footballers. In particular, it will distinguish between handball and offside.

According to the source, special ball tracking technology will help referees in controversial moments with handball and offsides at the European Championship. It will help establish the exact time when the player violates the rules.

These balls are equipped with a microchip and a detection system behind the outer layer that covers the entire ball. The referees who make the decision will receive a three-dimensional representation of the players' skeletons. Thanks to this system, they will be able to accurately determine which part of the player’s body the ball hit.

Apparently, episodes will be considered only in controversial moments when the ball hit the hand in the penalty area and could lead to a penalty.

It is reasonable to mention that the 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany. The group stage draw has been recently taken place.