Decision of FIFA's Newly Elected President Regarding the Use of Video Technology

"Gianni Infantino", the newly elected president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), has announced the experimental implementation of video technology in football matches. The use of video technology for accurate judgment on questionable scenes in football competitions has been a topic of discussion among experts and the global football authority for years. The new FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has announced the trial use of video technology in four crucial areas of football matches. Infantino stated on Saturday in Cardiff, following the approval of the technology trial by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which governs the rules of the sport, during a press conference: "Today we have made a truly historic decision for football. FIFA and IFAB, or IFAB and FIFA, are now advancing this discourse and will not stop it. We have shown that we listen to fans, players, and football. We listen to football and apply correct judgments. Of course, we must be cautious, and we are cautious, but we are ready to address issues and take real considerations and actions forward to show that a new era has begun, not only in FIFA but also in IFAB." In this press conference, Infantino also said: "This is a big change, a big experiment that we are conducting here, and we must be very, very careful when it comes to protecting the game of football, and the flow of football is vital, and we must see what impact technology, especially video technology, will have on the flow of the game, which we can never put at risk. However, to have a serious discussion about these issues, we must test it." The implementation of video technology in football matches will allow referees to request a review of scenes to assist in determining four areas of moments or situations that could change the outcome of the game. These four areas include goals scored, red cards, penalties, and mistaken identity.