Goal-line technology possible
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said goal-line technology could be in use for the 2014 World Cup finals if a system is proved to be reliable and affordable.
There has been a huge push for football to follow sports such as cricket and tennis in embracing technological help for officials with the argument brought into focus by England having a ‘goal’ ruled out against Germany at the last World Cup despite replays having shown that the ball had crossed the line.
“In March next year, we will have a final decision on goal-line technology. If it’s proved to be accurate and affordable, it’s possible that the international board will adopt this technology during the 2014 World Cup,” Blatter said.
“If this is the case then other football associations will have the right to use the goal-line technology.”
FIFA will also decide in 2012 whether or not to have two extra officials behind the goalline as a “general rule”.
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Ronald Bowman
Jul 29th 2011, 20:00
Whay did'nt FIFA grant Arsenal permission to use Goal-Line technology during the Emerate's Tournament. It would have been an excellent opportunitay to prove it's accuracy.I strongly believe that individual national associations should have the right to implement technigues which would improve transparency and fair play. It;s useless to apologise after match official commit gross blunders as Blatter did after the England-Germany Match. Convalidation of that goal could have changed the game's outcome. Mr. Blatter Fair Play demands ACTION NOT WORDS