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LaLiga unveils new connected ball for the EA Sports season

The new ball features a sensor that will enhance information delivery and assist in refereeing decisions.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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LaLiga EA Sports will kick off this Saturday with the match between Alavés and Getafe, where the new championship ball will debut. This season, the ball will be equipped with a sensor inside, making it a connected ball.

Among the key features, the ball will provide additional information to spectators and assist in the implementation of automatic offside, thus improving the accuracy of refereeing decisions.

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