FIFA confirms goal-line tech for Brazil '14

http://epltalk.com/2013/02/19/fifa-confirms-goal-line-technology-will-be-used-at-next-summers-world-cup-in-brazil-the-daily-epl/

EPL Talk wrote:FIFA is finally making a positive step in the game with the announcement that they will have goal-line technology in place for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

“After a successful implementation of Goal-Line Technology (GLT) at the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan in December 2012, FIFA has decided to use GLT at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil,” said FIFA in a statement.

In pure FIFA style, they’ve decided to put the bid out to tender instead of choosing one of the two technologies (HawkEye and GoalRef), who have been working closely with FIFA for years. Is it a money grab by FIFA or due diligence? What do you think? Whatever the case, at least technology is finally coming into the game.

Great news. Imagine if the entire tournament didn't have any incidents needing the new tech

Finally goal line tech has arrived.

Finally.

Fifa recently revealed that a system will be implemented for this year's Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup, and will be coming to the English top flight in the 2013-14 campaign

Premier League clubs will be required to implement goal-line technology as of the 2013-14 season, according to the competition's communications director.

Fifa have already confirmed that the system will be implemented in time for the 2013 Confederations Cup in the summer, as well as the 2014 World Cup.

A meeting between the International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Saturday will see a report delivered confirming that uses of the technology in Japan were successful, and Premier League communications director Dan Johnson said that clubs will not be allowed to opt out of having a system.

"We are in advanced discussions with two of the companies [Hawkeye and GoalRef] who provide the systems and we are working on the basis of having goalline technology in place for the start of the season," Johnson told reporters.

"All clubs will have to have the system to ensure the universal integrity of the competition, including those who are promoted."

There have been a number of high profile incidents in recent years, including Frank Lampard's strike against Germany at the 2010 World Cup which crossed the line, as well as Victor Anichebe's effort for Everton against Newcastle this season, where technology would have aided referees in decision-making.

Yaaaaaaaaaas. Huge step this for football

Program the technology to not green light when the ball goes through

#AnarchyIn2014