adidas Equipment Footballs Al Hilm Pro Gold 5

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Makes sense given that ‘Al Rihla’ translates to The Journey in Arabic, while Al Hilm means The Dream. This mini ball is easily packed so you can take it on the go, and the foam core means that you don’t need to worry about a pump.

Throw perfect spirals with our rifle football – made from imitation leather, it provides players with a soft feel and strong grip on the ball as you look downfield. Update: It is not the first time that an Adidas World Cup final ball is already used in the semi-finals. Al Hilm represents a beacon of light on the power of sport and football to bring the world together," said Nick Craggs, general manager of football at Adidas.The Al Hilm, with a gold base design and triangular pattern, pays tribute to the deserts surrounding the host nation’s capital city, Doha, FIFA said in a statement. Confirming previous leaks, Adidas today launch a special football for the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and the final. A striking gold base draws from the iconic architecture and landscape of the host country, while maroon accents pay tribute to the Qatari flag.

If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Both balls take their names from phrases associated with the FIFA tournament – being to ‘dream’ to win a title and the ‘journey’ teams take to the final. ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2024 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.

Indeed, Adidas was able to confirm through the sensors within the ball, putting an end to a big debate that erupted when Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a headed goal, which FIFA officially gave to Bruno Fernades, and it was subsequently shown that Ronaldo had not touched the ball. FIFA has changed the World Cup match ball towards the end of this year's tournament in preparation for the semi-finals and final.

The adidas Al Hilm Pro (5,000 THB) and Al Hilm Mini (500 THB) drop on 11th of December, 4 PM and will be available via adidas Brand Center, adidas app, www.We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. It’s been an exciting ride in Qatar, but now, with just two potential games ahead of the ultimate dream, adidas retire the ‘Al Rihla’ match ball in favour of the golden hues of the ‘Al Hilm’. The semifinal games this week will see Croatia battle it out with Argentina and France against Morocco — the first African nation to reach the last four in the tournament’s history — for a place in the final.

Perfect for indoor use, this ball allows you to set up a mini World Cup final in your hallway or bedroom. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

It is able to offer VAR officials instant data and also aids in the use of the semi-automated offside system. FIFA has insisted that 'Connected Ball' technology has helped referees to make quicker and more accurate decisions.