FIFPro is delighted with the announcement made by FIFA president Blatter that the 2014 World Cup will utilize goal-line technology to prevent ‘phantom goals’ affecting games. FIFPro hopes this will lead to a greater use of technology.

FIFPro has been calling for the introduction of goal-line technology for quite some time and is pleased that FIFA is also adopting this position, although FIFA is not in any hurry. The decision won’t be taken until March 2013.

With mixed feelings FIFPro received the news from FIFA that it will extend the goal-line technology testing. ‘The good news is that goal-line technology will be introduced, the bad news is that we still have to wait’

Estádio Anacleto Campanella formed the backdrop to a special match for the Copa Inovação. The players’ unions of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo played a match intended to test various technological innovations.

FIFA's law-making body, the IFAB has agreed to look again at the issue of goal-line technology amid increasing calls for it within the game.