Technology would have ended 1966 goal row: Hurst

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 19:58

Former England striker Geoff Hurst on Monday backed the introduction of goal-line technology in the Premier League -- and said it would have prevented controversy in the 1966 World Cup final.

`Goal-line technology a must in future`

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 19:21

Former England football coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he welcomes the introduction of goal-line technology.

FIFA awards GoalControl World Cup contract

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 19:02

German firm GoalControl has been awarded a contract by world football`s governing body FIFA to provide goal-line technology during June`s Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Everyone but Platini wants goal-line technology: Blatter

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 08:41

Sepp Blatter has suggested that Michel Platini is the only person standing in the way of goal-line technology (GLT) being embraced on a global scale.

FIFA issues third goal-line technology licence

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 14:15

World football`s governing body FIFA has approved a third company to provide goal-line technology.

Goal-line Technology to be used at 2014 World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 08:55

After a successful trial period at the Club World Cup, FIFA has decided to implement the technology at at Brazil 2014 and at the 2013 Confederations Cup.

Ferguson says slams diving in football

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 11:12

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed players who dive on football pitches are setting bad example for young players, and added that simulation is against the spirit of gamesmanship.

FIFA close to decision on goal-line technology

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 15:42

A decision on the use of goal-line technology will be made after next month`s Club World Cup in Japan, FIFA has revealed.

FIFA approves goal-line technology

Last Updated: Friday, July 6, 2012, 08:48

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has announced that goal-line technology has been given approval by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), football`s law-making body.

Goal line technology debate could end on Thursday

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 10:46

The world`s most popular sport stands on the brink this week, preparing to dip its toe into the waters of technology.

Goal-line technology will come in future: Dwight Yorke

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 21:07

Manchester United star Dwight Yorke believes that day is not too far when FIFA would be forced to introduce goal-line technology to end controversies over disputed goals.