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The good old game of football used to be a simple affair. Two teams of eleven, plus a few substitutes, all kept in check by a referee and a few helpful linesmen. Long ago, these different groups lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when VAR arrived.

Suddenly, technology was being used to make all sorts of decisions, and fans were either cheering or rioting depending on how the hammer fell. This has only become more prevalent in recent times, with smart balls becoming the latest controversial addition to the world’s game. With their starring role in Euro 2024 now more than clear, let’s take a look at what’s going on with this new generation of intelligent footballs.

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