7–1 in the first group stage match! What a start for Germany!⚽🔥

While we’re still celebrating those dream goals, let’s take a look behind the scenes. Because behind every precise pass and every powerful volley lies a lot of high-tech—more specifically: rubber and silicone.

We’re kicking off our new series with Part 1: The soccer ball itself ⚽

Without rubber, last night’s goals would have been almost unimaginable. It’s precisely during a hard volley that the quality really shines through: Inside the ball, a high-quality rubber bladder ensures that the ball withstands the enormous pressure and immediately returns to its optimal flight path.
🟢 Extreme dimensional stability during hard shots
🟢 Optimal flight characteristics
🟢 Maximum precision for the players

While our team shines on the field, materials science works behind the scenes to lay the perfect foundation. Talent meets technology! 🚀

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Football soccer ball on grass field on stadium. Sport