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FILE - Kylian Mbappe of France controls the ball during a Group D match between Austria and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Monday, June 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

Could a $170 high-tech soccer ball be a reason for so many spectacular goals at Euro 2024?

With outrageous goals flying in from all angles, Euro 2024 has started with a bang

By James Robson
Published - Jun 20, 2024, 01:16 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 20, 2024, 01:16 PM EDT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — With outrageous goals flying in from all angles, Euro 2024 has started with a bang.

Could a $170 high-tech soccer ball be to thank for this?

“When you strike it, it stays hit,” England captain Harry Kane said.

The Adidas Fussballliebe, meaning “love of football” in German, is the official match ball of the European Championship. And players appear to have quickly mastered it with a slew of stunning, long-range goals.

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