The use of goal-line technology in soccer has long been a contested subject. Perhaps the majority of fans have welcomed its growing application to create a fairer, less erroneous game. However, it has also been fiercely opposed. Similarly to how Roger Federer has been so famously hostile to Hawk-Eye’s introduction to tennis, ex- Manchester United […]
After its successful introduction to professional football in the English Premier League, the French Ligue 1, Bundesliga and last year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil, goal-line technology’s immediate future in Europe’s continental competitions will be decided by as early as next month. Get The Latest Soccer Technology News In Your Inbox! So far, the technology […]
Numerous leagues around the globe have adopted replay technology in an effort to increase accuracy and efficiency of refereeing calls. But with the influx of technology to analyze the game, officials have become increasingly accountable since this system essentially tests their judgement calls. Since there are available systems that can improve a referee’s capabilities, the […]
France’s Ligue 1 has been in the spotlight this year with two teams in this year’s Champions League quarterfinal. Now the league is making more news with their announcement today to use goal-line technology for the 2015-2016 season. France changed their position after declaring for months they would not use the technology. Get The Latest […]
2014 was a landmark year for technology in sports. The Super Bowl reached its largest digital audience ever. The Sochi Winter Olympics displayed innovative new technology at every hairpin, half-melted turn. And the FIFA World Cup set a precedent for the global sport of soccer by putting technology at the forefront of the game on […]
