By Ana on Mar 10, 2008 in FIFA | 0 Comments
Yes, they don’t. Technology which would most likely improve the performance of the referee has been rejected by the Ship Mother of Football. The International Board decided to suspend all technological efforts that might help the refs, said Jerome Valcke this past Saturday.
By Ana on Dec 13, 2007 in FIFA, Football Business | 2 Comments
FIFA has been testing their new smart ball and goal-line technology during this year’s FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. After several testing of some other not-so-smart balls, this one seems to be the geek one who will always work. The ball has some very ET looking sensors inside and works responding to a “line” […]
By Ana on Dec 1, 2007 in FIFA | 1 Comment
This week I read this interesting article from Martha on The Offside. I though it would be nice to share since for the past few weeks we have heard lots and lots about speculations on what is the problem with international football (the picture is also from her (!) )
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has found […]
By Ana on Oct 29, 2007 in FIFA | 7 Comments
After a meeting today, FIFA committee decided to stop the policy of rotating the hosting of World Cups through its six continental confederations. No more of electing countries just because World Cups have to rotate the world. The policy helped South Africa get 2010 and Brazil 2014. Now the spot is open for 2018. Who […]