Bad referees have no place in soccer and will no longer be tolerated by UEFA, president Michel Platini said on Thursday.
Introducing goalline technology at soccer stadiums would prove a cheaper, as reliable aid to referees than UEFA’s method of two additional assistants, according to manufacturers.
Italy’s Rai television will stop showing replays of controversial refereeing decisions this season in a bid to increase debate about tactical issues.
Over 125 referees attended a special presentation by FIFA dignitary Peter Mikkelsen on July 19, 2010 in Culver City, CA. Mikkelsen shared insights from his spectacular career as a FIFA Referee and his latest experiences on the FIFA Referee Committee.
Matches in this season’s Champions League will have two additional assistant referees, world governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Goalline technology will not be discussed by soccer’s law-makers in Wales this week, despite an assurance from FIFA president Sepp Blatter during the World Cup that it would be.
The refereeing system will change for the next World Cup with goalline technology and extra officials being considered, FIFA said on Thursday.
September 17th marked the launch of the Additional Assistant Referee (AAR) in professional soccer.