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Summary FIFA has agreed to allow the introduction of goal-line technology (GLT) during matches.
Footballs world governing body FIFA has agreed to allow the introduction of goal-line technology (GLT) at a meeting of the sports executives here on Thursday.The technology will be used at the Club World Cup in Tokyo in December, the Confederation Cup in 2013 and also the World Cup in 2014.The decision by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) -- custodians of the games laws -- followed a vote at the Zurich headquarters of FIFA, the international association of football federations.It means footballing authorites around the world can introduce the technology into their competitions, using either the Hawk-Eye or GoalRef systems that have been undergoing tests.Meanwhile, FIFA also gave approval on Thursday to the five-referee method of officiating matches after a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).The referee and two linesmen will be aided by two further officials posted behind each teams goalline to keep an eye on action in and around the critical penalty box area should tournament organisers want it, IFAB announced.FIFA has been trialling the Additional Assistant Referee system since 2008 and it was in use during the recently-finished Euro 2012 as well as the Champions League.IFAB comprises the Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with FIFA representing its other members.It is the sole body allowed to determine the laws of the game.The English FA and their Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland counterparts each has a single vote, while FIFA - world footballs governing body - has four.Any law change needs at least six of the eight votes.
