Euro 2016 technology

Euro 2016: Changing The Game

Technology in football and FIFA are two of the most controversial topics in the beautiful game right now. Goal line technology has proved hugely popular in the Premier League but there’s still that debate as to whether it ruins the traditions of the game, the debates down the pub. Then there’s FIFA. Well the less said about them the better…

 

They do have a new man at the helm though in Gianni Infantino and he’s bringing in a number of new rules ahead of Euro 2016 and then beyond.

 

Before kick-off this summer however, we’ll see a couple of changes, the first being goal line technology.

 

Goal Line Technology

Euro 2016 goal line technology

Technology is a permanent fixture in Premier League football now, as it is in the Bundesliga but it will make its first appearance in the Euros this summer. In games with such importance it seems common sense to adopt the technology.

 

UEFA passed the decision to make use of goal-line technology for this tournament and beyond into next season’s Champions League. It comes following the Ukraine being denied a goal during the last tournament and of course the controversial decision during England’s game against Germany in the World Cup when Frank Lampard’s effort clearly crossed the line.

 

UEFA will still use its system of having officials behind the goal-line meaning it’s safe to say the days of phantom goals are over.

 

The Last Man Rule

Euro 2016 technology

The life of a goalie is tough. They’re continually scrutinised and one mistake can cost you a game and in some cases an entire tournament. Jens Lehmann found that out in 2006 in the Champions League final, and many more goalkeepers have since.

 

Bringing down Samuel Eto’o just outside the box, he was giving his marching orders, virtually ending any chance of victory for the Gunners. However, that will now change with new FIFA President Infantino revising the rule so that as long as goalkeepers or defenders make a genuine attempt to play the ball, the last man will no longer be sent off.

 

Infantino said, “We have shown that we are listening to the fans, to the players, to football and we are applying some common sense”.

 

Violent play and anything which appears cynical will still incur a red card, which should prevent any players taking advantage of the new rule. Of course though, this is only going to cause more debate…

 

What the Future Holds…

Euro 2016 technology

Beyond Euro 2016 it looks like technology will continue to make its mark on football. FIFA have announced they will begin to use video technology to aid refereeing decisions, which will be trialled by 2017/18 at the latest.

 

It’s been a controversial topic for many. Alan Pardew has been vocal in his support of video technology, whilst other managers are against it. It will be interesting to see how governing bodies integrate it into the beautiful game. They’ve already announced it has ruled out the idea that managers can challenge decisions and the FA are keen to trial the technology throughout its FA Cup tournament.

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