Goal-line technology to be introduced at 2014 World Cup in BrazilDecember 6, 2011 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Fifa president Sepp Blatter has revealed that goal-line technology will be introduced for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The 75-year-old ignored repeated calls for technology to be brought in following the controversy at last year's World Cup in South Africa, when England midfielder Frank Lampard saw an effort ruled out despite the ball having clearly crossed the line. That was just one of numerous incidents in recent years and caused controversy because it would have seen England tie the second-round match, which they eventually lost 4-1, at 2-2. But Blatter, who was re-elected earlier in 2011 despite corruption claims and calls for a more modern approach in the game, has recently warmed to the idea of goal-line technology and in an interview with El Mundo Deportivo, he has now suggested it will become a reality at Brazil 2014. He told the Catalan daily, "Brazil 2014 will have technology to avoid 'phantom goals.' We have two good systems which correspond to the needs we have been considering: reliability, immediacy and [methods that are] uncomplicated to use," Goal.com reported. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |