A limited-edition $5,200 luxury smartwatch made by Hublot will be worn by soccer referees during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The watch, branded as the “Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia,” will represent the “very first competition in which the referees are supported by video assistance” on their wrists, according to […]
Last year MLS commissioner Don Garber expressed frustration over FIFA’s resistance to new technology, saying it prevents a greater experience for fans and players alike. It appears FIFA’s outlook may have changed, at least when it comes to using technology to correct officiating mistakes. The organization approved use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) on its […]
It would be difficult for a turf field to survive Russia’s winter. Turf grass requires sunlight, warm air and water – and Russia’s climate is too severe to get a balance of those four ingredients. With the 2018 World Cup final being held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, the venue has had to make […]
Athletes will soon be able to travel in even more style. The Russian aircraft company, Sukhoi, has created the SportJet that allows athletes to never stop training, even while in flight. The private jet, which can be viewed by the public at the Rio Olympics, contains equipment for data and analysis on players as well as […]
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has allowed for the country to launch their version of ESPN called Match TV. The station aims to create a dedicated federal sports following with the new network as well as to promote a healthy well being among its citizens. Match TV faces one problem: Russians do not watch their […]
