Fussballliebe (Love of Football) is the name of the official ball at EURO 2024. The ball is designed and manufactured by Adidas with colorful patterns, reflecting the energy of football festivals in Europe.

Fussballliebe will be used in all 51 EURO matches, starting with the opening match on June 14 at Allianz Arena in Munich (Muenchen, southern Germany).

The ball is mainly white, highlighted with black, yellow, red and green triangular patterns. The logo of the EURO 2024 tournament and the Adidas brand are shown in blue. These colors represent a welcoming environment where everyone involved can feel included, diverse and celebrated.

In addition, Fussballliebe also has the colors of the German flag – the host country of EURO 2024, as well as illustrations of each competing stadium along with the name of the corresponding host city. This creates a special link between the ball and the competition venues and thereby becomes a unique symbol of EURO 2024.

This year’s tournament will also be the first time at a EURO that the official ball is integrated with Adidas’ Connectivity Technology. This technology provides detailed information about every element of the ball’s movement, thereby supporting the decision-making process of video referees (VAR).

The homepage of the European Football Federation (UEFA) introduces Fussballliebe as an upgraded version of the ball model used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and is also the ball integrating the most modern technology ever.

According to Adidas, Fussballliebe contains a rechargeable microchip, capable of sending accurate ball-related data to VAR referees in real time. In addition, the microchip embedded in the ball will also be used in combination with technology that monitors the player’s upper body parts to determine whether there is a hand error that leads to a goal. This microchip can detect up to 500 movements per second – able to record exactly when a player touches the ball, similar to the technology applied to the ball at the 2022 World Cup.

The materials used to produce Fussballliebe are very environmentally friendly. In addition to recycled polyester and water-based ink, the Fussballliebe is made from more sustainable bio-based materials than any previous Adidas official ball. The ball’s outer shell is specially designed to enhance accuracy and consistency, facilitating the fast play of European teams, while ensuring a rounded shape throughout the match and keeping the air at bay. pros.