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Jun 04, 2018

Watch Highlights From Every World Cup With FOX Sports, IBM, Adidas

The 2018 FIFA World Cup starts in 10 days when host Russia kicks off against Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 14. But soccer fans won’t have...

Oct 13, 2017

FIFA Boss Backs VAR, Cites Phantom Goal Ousting U.S. From World Cup

Among the series of mishaps and failings that caused the United States men’s soccer team to fail to qualify for the 2018 World Cup was a goal that wasn’t — or shouldn’t have been — in Panama City. Though Costa Rica defender Ronald Matarrita slid across the goal line and prevented the ball from entering […]

Jun 28, 2016

IFAB And FIFA Ramping Up Implementation Of Video Assistant Referees

After the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and FIFA met earlier this month, it was announced that six competitions around the globe would begin to experiment with video assistant referees (VARs). The only situations that the VARs will take part in with decision-making will include: 1. Goals scored 2. Penalty decisions 3. Direct red card […]

Mar 01, 2016

U.S. Soccer Unveiled New Crest Using Virtual Reality And Social Media

The U.S. Soccer Federation unveiled its new crest marking the first change to the logo in nearly 20 years. But the new crest is not a rebranding done in desperation to draw in more fans; U.S. Soccer is alive and well in a way most never thought possible. This change and the way the Federation made the announcement […]

Jan 01, 2015

The 5 Most Important Ways Technology Forever Changed Sports in 2014

2014 was a landmark year for technology in sports. The Super Bowl reached its largest digital audience ever. The Sochi Winter Olympics displayed innovative new technology at every hairpin, half-melted turn. And the FIFA World Cup set a precedent for the global sport of soccer by putting technology at the forefront of the game on […]