Blatter admits goal-line technology is a necessity

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has shown his support for goal-line technology, stating that it is no longer an alternate but a necessity.

The footballing world has been torn over whether the sport should use technology for the key decisions in the game, with whether the ball has crossed the line a major case for inclusion.

England escaped a Ukrainian equaliser on Tuesday night as Marko Devic’s effort was cleared off the line by a retreating John Terry, however replays showed that the goal should have been awarded.

The referee decided to play on, despite a linesman being in a great position to make the decision, and the human error has now prompted Blatter to back goal-line technology.

“After last night’s match #GLT (goal-line technology) is no longer an alternative but a necessity,” he told his Twitter followers.

Technology has worked well in other sports such as rugby and tennis, and as such Fifa are expected to make a decision in July over the potential inclusion of technology in football.

By Gareth McKnight

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