The use of electronic communication systems by soccer medical staff in the technical area, for the limited purpose of assessing potential injuries with the help of medical data and video material, was approved Friday at the International Football Association Board’s annual meeting. The board that determines the laws of soccer made the decision in the interest […]
On the heels of the kick-off workshop in the Netherlands in May, International Football Association Board (IFAB) and Major League Soccer (MLS) will host a second workshop experimenting with the implementation of video assistant referees (VARs). The workshop will take place from July 19-21 in New Jersey and will be attended by more than 20 leagues […]
The helping hand of instant replay will finally be making its way to the highest level of football. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) and FIFA have come together to give permission to six competitions around the globe to experiment with video assistant referees (VARs). The competitions include: – Australia: Hyundai A-League – Brazil: Several competitions under […]
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) moved closer towards introducing video replay technology in soccer to help referees avoid controversy and make better decisions. On January 7th, IFAB released a statement recommending to their AGM that video trials begin in March and to plan for the system to become law within the next three years. […]
FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the governing body that determines the rules of soccer, are requesting producers of electronic performance and tracking systems (EPTS) to present their technologies in an effort to develop one standard for the sport that may ultimately be used in matches. These business presentations will occur during the […]
