Impatient, Sepp Blatter. The FIFA president has made no secret of his eagerness to see goal-line technology used for the first time, during the Confederations Cup which begins on Saturday in Brazil. “The referees are happy to have this system which will guarantee them whether a goal has been scored or not,” assured the Swiss leader during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro. “I can’t wait to see how this plays out.” » The German GoalControl-4D system, which will be used during the Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup, will constantly track the ball using 14 high-definition cameras installed in each stadium. But with or without technology, it is always the referee who will decide whether or not to validate the goal.
— Published June 14, 2013
