FIFA To Reconsider Use Of Goal-line Technology

The debate regarding the use of video technology is waged in the soccer world every year, and over it’s last few iterations, the conclusion has always been the same: FIFA is more interested in the game being played the same at all levels than it is pursuing new technology that could promote accuracy. This summer, the debate is back, but with two important differences. First, this is a World Cup year, which means World Cup mistakes. Second - and probably the only reason that matters - FIFA is now saying “the file on goal-line technology will be reopened.”

FIFA President Joseph “Sepp” Blatter, while meeting with the media on Tuesday, said “with what we have experienced here, it would be nonsense to not reopen the file on technology at the next business meeting of the IFAB on 20 and 21 July in Wales.”