Anger as FIFA rejects goal-line technology

ZURICH - The International Football Association board has rejected the introduction of goal-line technology, sparking an angry reaction from some football managers.

The decision was taken after a presentation of experiments during which cameras were placed on the goal posts and electronic chips inserted in the ball to determine if it had crossed the goal line. Hawk-Eye technology using cameras and computers is already used in tennis and cricket.

A unanimous decision was not reached by board members on goal-line technology but according to a source close to the dossier, a majority came out in principle against its introduction.