“The images that I saw here today are fantastic. I’ve seen a lot of developments in TV coverage of soccer over the years. I’m sure that with 3D we’re at the start of a whole new era for TV technology.” Danke, Mr. Beckenbauer.
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Der Kaiser likes 3D soccer
FIFA explains why it’s so anti-technology: Wants to keep things equal, maintain human element
Sepp Blatter (left), the FIFA president, has explained why there won't be goal-line technology at this year's World Cup, saying he wants the sport to maintain a "human element" and that all levels of soccer, from 6-year-old kids to open-goal-missing Gonzalo Higuaín of Real Madrid, need to be played with the same rules. Whatever...
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Adidas Finale Madrid: This is the fancy ball that will be used at the Champions League final (updated)
The convergence of sport and technology! I don't know, I think it's cool. So, here's another. This is the Finale Madrid, and it will be used at the UEFA Champions League final in Madrid this May. In a perfect world, the game will be played between Real Madrid and Barcelona—I will lose my mind...
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Why are we so afraid of technology ‘ruining’ soccer? It’s not like technology hasn’t been all over the sport since its inception.
There's a myth out there that technology will ruin soccer, what Pelé (and others) once called "the beautiful game." Let me ask you something: is this Cristiano Ronaldo free kick any less beautiful because he's wearing the latest Nike boots? Do you have any idea how many hours are spent developing the technology that's...
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FIFA officially rules out using goal line technology at this year’s World Cup. In other news, FIFA is dumb.
Is FIFA the worst organization on the planet? I'd say so. World soccer bigwigs have concluded a meeting in Zurich, and they've decided against implementing goal line technology at this year's World Cup. Yes, why would you want to introduce a legitimately helpful technology into a sport that so desperately needs it? Ridiculous.
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