Tag: GLT

  • Goal-line technology in the spotlight at Maracana

    Lausanne, June 10, 2014: Goal-line technology (GLT) was on show at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro today as FIFA and GoalControl GmbH held a media event to demonstrate how the technology works. Members of the media from around the world had an opportunity to see the GoalControl-4D technology in action, including wearing the…

  • IFAB agrees on higher standards for goal-line technology

    Zurich, Oct 24, 2013: The International Football Association Board (IFAB) convened for its Annual Business Meeting (ABM) at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday 24 October 2013. The meeting was officially opened by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and was attended by the FIFA Secretary General and the chief executives of the…

  • GoalControl confirmed as GLT provider

    Zurich, Oct 11, 2013: Following the successful implementation of goal-line technology (GLT) at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013, FIFA can confirm that GoalControl GmbH will be the official GLT provider for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. The Germany-based company won a tender process in April that incorporated both tournaments, but with confirmation for…

  • FIFA appoints GLT provider for Brazil

    FIFA appoints GLT provider for Brazil

    Zurich, April 06, 2013: The use of goal-line technology (GLT) at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 moved a step closer today, with FIFA confirming the appointment of GoalControl GmbH as the official GLT provider for the tournament. The announcement follows a comprehensive tender process that began in February and involved bid presentations at the Home…

  • IFAB makes three unanimous historic decisions

    IFAB makes three unanimous historic decisions

    Zurich – Switzerland, July 05, 2012: The International Football Association Board (IFAB) convened at the Home of FIFA in Zurich today, 5 July 2012, for a Special Meeting under the chairmanship of FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter. The first item on the agenda was goal-line technology (GLT). Following the conclusion of a nine-month test process…

  • IFAB approve two companies for next phase of GLT tests

    IFAB approve two companies for next phase of GLT tests

    Goal Line Technology, The International Football Association Board (IFAB) under the chairmanship of The Football Association Chairman David Bernstein, convened for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) Saturday 3 March 2012, at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in Surrey, England. The IFAB received a general evaluation of eight available Goal Line Technology (GLT) systems by EMPA (Swiss Federal…