Allow goal technology, for the goal line. It is only FAIR PLAY to do so.

The Issue

Football events like the World cup and EURO cups bring the world together to enjoy. This quickly turns sour and unfair if hard earned goals are not called. If the ball has crossed more than 50% of its volume across the line, then it should be a goal. It is only fair and right. Today's match (6/19/2012 Donbass Arena) between England and Ukraine makes this obvious. It seems that not even the extra linesman next to the goal is enough to catch such a quick event. I am not a fan of either team on this particular game, but a fan of fairness to all. I do not expect video/radio/radar/etc technology to be grafted everywhere and mess the fluidity of a game, but we could start just with the goal line if nothing else, because of its tremendous importance.

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The Issue

Football events like the World cup and EURO cups bring the world together to enjoy. This quickly turns sour and unfair if hard earned goals are not called. If the ball has crossed more than 50% of its volume across the line, then it should be a goal. It is only fair and right. Today's match (6/19/2012 Donbass Arena) between England and Ukraine makes this obvious. It seems that not even the extra linesman next to the goal is enough to catch such a quick event. I am not a fan of either team on this particular game, but a fan of fairness to all. I do not expect video/radio/radar/etc technology to be grafted everywhere and mess the fluidity of a game, but we could start just with the goal line if nothing else, because of its tremendous importance.

The Decision Makers

Michel Platini, FIFA President
Michel Platini, FIFA President

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Petition created on June 19, 2012