Adidas reports that they are currently testing and developing an “intelligent” soccer ball which they hope will put an end to goal-line controversies. The ball contains a microchip that senses when the ball crosses the goal line. Referees outfitted with earpieces hear a transmitted beep once a ball makes a goal. FIFA, the international football association, tried out the ball in the Under-17 World Championship this year in Peru, and the ball may be used in next year’s World Cup in Germany.
Seems like a lot of effort going into what would be a fallacy here in the States - NOBODY argues with the referee, nobody - if he says it’s in, it’s in - even if it’s blatantly not.
Don’t argue with the guys in black and white stripe, they’ll kill your sorry ass.
November 21st, 2005 at 9:44 pm
I think this can all be traced back to 1966, what with Adidas being German firm. I don`t think they trust(Russian)linesmen.
Now all we need is a ball that understands the “off side rule”.
Hand of GOD anybody….
November 21st, 2005 at 9:44 pm
tsk tsk tsk Dave, when are you going to learn it’s called football mate it was called football way before Americans adopted the name.
I bet the germans wish that ball was at Wembley in 66!!!! ha ha up yours jerry
November 21st, 2005 at 9:44 pm
So people will go from “Ref,you need glasses” to Ref,you need a hearing aid” ha ha.