Fifa to make major refereeing changes for future World Cups 09/07/2010 |
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Fifa has dropped its biggest hint yet that it could introduce goal-line technology after general-secretary Jerome Valcke revealed this World Cup is set to be the last tournament under the existing refereeing system.
Valcke told the BBC that TV replays showing England’s Frank Lampard scoring a goal that was not given against Germany was a "bad day" for organisers.
And Valcke suggested changes will be made before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
"We're talking about a goal not seen by the referee which is why we are talking about new technology," said Valcke.
He also suggested that the use of two extra referees positioned on the goal-line – a system trialled last season in the Europa League and set to be used in the Champions League this coming season – might be used in future World Cups.
"Let's see if this system will help or whether giving the referee an additional four eyes will give him the comfort and make duty easier to perform," added Valcke.
"I would say that it is the final World Cup with the current refereeing system."
Valcke wants to see the whole approach to refereeing reformed.
He continued: "The teams and the players are so strong and so fast. The game is different and the referees are older than all the players.
"The game is so fast, the ball is flying so quickly, we have to help them and we have to do something and that's why I say it is the last World Cup under the current system."
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has repeatedly rejected calls for the introduction of goal-line technology or TV replays, but following the Lampard incident he admitted it would be "nonsense" not to reopen the discussion on technology.
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