ESPN — Soccer·10 days ago
Microchip in Ball Decides Isak's Offside Overturn
In a dramatic group stage fixture, Sweden's Alexander Isak was initially flagged offside. However, VAR stepped in and overturned the decision after a microchip embedded in the ball detected a slight flick from the striker. This technology, which tracks every touch in real time, allowed officials to confirm Isak's involvement and rule him onside. The chip, part of a cutting-edge tracking system, provides precise data on ball contact, helping referees make split-second offside calls. In this case...
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