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The Star
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Referee innovations at Club World Cup win praise, Collina Says
Former Italian referee Pierluigi Collina speaks at the 74th FIFA Congress at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo (Reuters) -Referee body cameras, a new eight-second rule for goalkeepers, and advanced semi-automated offside technology introduced at the Club World Cup have been hailed as a success, FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina said. The tournament, which marked the inaugural edition of the expanded 32-team competition, was the first FIFA event to use body cameras on referees. Collina said the innovation exceeded expectations, providing unique perspectives for both television audiences and referee training. "The outcome of using the ref cam here at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 went beyond our expectations," Collina told FIFA's media channel on Thursday. "We thought it would have been an interesting experience for TV viewers and we've received great comments." Collina said that the footage was valuable not only for entertainment, but also for referee development. "We had the possibility to see what the referee sees on the field of play," he said. "This was not only for entertainment purposes, but also for coaching the referees and to explain why something was not seen on the field of play." He cited a group stage match between Atletico de Madrid and Paris Saint Germain, in which a referee missed a handball due to his line of vision being blocked. "From this ref cam, it was absolutely clear that the referee could not have seen that incident live on the pitch," Collina said. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) later intervened to award a penalty. The tournament also saw the implementation of a rule awarding a corner kick if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds. Previously, only an indirect free kick was awarded after six seconds. "It was very successful; the tempo of the match was improved," Collina said. "We had no time lost by goalkeepers keeping the ball between their hands for a very long time – as happened quite often in matches before," he added, noting that only two goalkeepers were penalised under the new rule. "The purpose was not to give corner kicks, but to prevent the eight seconds rule from being ignored. The purpose was 100% achieved," he said. An advanced version of the semi-automated offside technology was also deployed, speeding up decisions and preventing unnecessary play. A total of 117 match officials – 35 referees, 58 assistant referees and 24 video match officials – from 41 member associations oversaw the 63 matches played during the tournament. Paris Saint Germain face Chelsea in the tournament's finale in New Jersey on Sunday. (Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Referee innovations at Club World Cup win praise, says Collina
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Former Italian referee Pierluigi Collina speaks at the 74th FIFA Congress at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo Referee body cameras, a new eight-second rule for goalkeepers, and advanced semi-automated offside technology introduced at the Club World Cup have been hailed as a success, FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina said. The tournament, which marked the inaugural edition of the expanded 32-team competition, was the first FIFA event to use body cameras on referees. Collina said the innovation exceeded expectations, providing unique perspectives for both television audiences and referee training. "The outcome of using the ref cam here at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 went beyond our expectations," Collina told FIFA's media channel on Thursday. "We thought it would have been an interesting experience for TV viewers and we've received great comments." Collina said that the footage was valuable not only for entertainment, but also for referee development. "We had the possibility to see what the referee sees on the field of play," he said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties World Trump to use presidential authority to send weapons to Ukraine, sources say Opinion Whisper it softly, there's a new Japan rising Asia Tariffs overshadow diplomacy as Asean foreign ministers press on with meetings World The $12.8m bag: Original Birkin smashes records at Paris auction Singapore Up to 90% of air-con units can be recycled, including greenhouse gas refrigerant Singapore What 'skills first' really means: Panellists at SkillsFuture Forum talk culture, systems, mindsets Singapore KTPH trials 'smart diapers' for adult patients to prevent skin conditions, relieve burden on nurses "This was not only for entertainment purposes, but also for coaching the referees and to explain why something was not seen on the field of play." He cited a group stage match between Atletico de Madrid and Paris Saint Germain, in which a referee missed a handball due to his line of vision being blocked. "From this ref cam, it was absolutely clear that the referee could not have seen that incident live on the pitch," Collina said. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) later intervened to award a penalty. The tournament also saw the implementation of a rule awarding a corner kick if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds. Previously, only an indirect free kick was awarded after six seconds. "It was very successful; the tempo of the match was improved," Collina said. "We had no time lost by goalkeepers keeping the ball between their hands for a very long time – as happened quite often in matches before," he added, noting that only two goalkeepers were penalised under the new rule. "The purpose was not to give corner kicks, but to prevent the eight seconds rule from being ignored. The purpose was 100% achieved," he said. An advanced version of the semi-automated offside technology was also deployed, speeding up decisions and preventing unnecessary play. A total of 117 match officials – 35 referees, 58 assistant referees and 24 video match officials – from 41 member associations oversaw the 63 matches played during the tournament. Paris Saint Germain face Chelsea in the tournament's finale in New Jersey on Sunday. REUTERS
Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Referee innovations at Club World Cup win praise, Collina Says
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Former Italian referee Pierluigi Collina speaks at the 74th FIFA Congress at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo Referee body cameras, a new eight-second rule for goalkeepers, and advanced semi-automated offside technology introduced at the Club World Cup have been hailed as a success, FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina said. The tournament, which marked the inaugural edition of the expanded 32-team competition, was the first FIFA event to use body cameras on referees. Collina said the innovation exceeded expectations, providing unique perspectives for both television audiences and referee training. "The outcome of using the ref cam here at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 went beyond our expectations," Collina told FIFA's media channel on Thursday. "We thought it would have been an interesting experience for TV viewers and we've received great comments." Collina said that the footage was valuable not only for entertainment, but also for referee development. "We had the possibility to see what the referee sees on the field of play," he said. "This was not only for entertainment purposes, but also for coaching the referees and to explain why something was not seen on the field of play." He cited a group stage match between Atletico de Madrid and Paris Saint Germain, in which a referee missed a handball due to his line of vision being blocked. "From this ref cam, it was absolutely clear that the referee could not have seen that incident live on the pitch," Collina said. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) later intervened to award a penalty. The tournament also saw the implementation of a rule awarding a corner kick if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds. Previously, only an indirect free kick was awarded after six seconds. "It was very successful; the tempo of the match was improved," Collina said. "We had no time lost by goalkeepers keeping the ball between their hands for a very long time – as happened quite often in matches before," he added, noting that only two goalkeepers were penalised under the new rule. "The purpose was not to give corner kicks, but to prevent the eight seconds rule from being ignored. The purpose was 100% achieved," he said. An advanced version of the semi-automated offside technology was also deployed, speeding up decisions and preventing unnecessary play. A total of 117 match officials – 35 referees, 58 assistant referees and 24 video match officials – from 41 member associations oversaw the 63 matches played during the tournament. Paris Saint Germain face Chelsea in the tournament's finale in New Jersey on Sunday. REUTERS
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
FIFA targets $1 billion revenue from Women's World Cup
FILE PHOTO: FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveils Brazil as the winner of the bid to host the Women's World Cup, during the 74th FIFA Congress at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo FIFA is targeting $1 billion in revenue from the Women's World Cup, global soccer governing body's president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum 2025 in Riyadh. The 2023 Women's World Cup, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, broke even after generating more than $570 million in revenue. "Women's football and women in football are crucially important...," said Infantino. "It's growing as well, and exponentially, and we are targeting that as well to have $1 billion revenue just with the Women's World Cup to reinvest in the women's game." The next women's World Cup in 2027 will be hosted by Brazil, making it the first edition to be held in South America. The United States is poised to be named host of the 2031 edition, which will be expanded to 48 teams from 32. Infantino also said there was massive potential for football to generate more revenue outside Europe. "If the rest of the world, in particular Saudi Arabia or the United States of America, would do just 20% of what Europe does in soccer, we (could reach an amount of over) half a trillion (dollars) or more of GDP impact (with our sport)," he added. "Saudi Arabia, by the way, is doing exceptionally good, as well, by creating a women's league, a women's national team. Women's football is really the only team sport for women that has such a huge audience and impact as well." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Soccer-FIFA targets $1 billion revenue from Women's World Cup
FILE PHOTO: FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveils Brazil as the winner of the bid to host the Women's World Cup, during the 74th FIFA Congress at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo (Reuters) -FIFA is targeting $1 billion in revenue from the Women's World Cup, global soccer governing body's president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum 2025 in Riyadh. The 2023 Women's World Cup, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, broke even after generating more than $570 million in revenue. "Women's football and women in football are crucially important...," said Infantino. "It's growing as well, and exponentially, and we are targeting that as well to have $1 billion revenue just with the Women's World Cup to reinvest in the women's game." The next women's World Cup in 2027 will be hosted by Brazil, making it the first edition to be held in South America. The United States is poised to be named host of the 2031 edition, which will be expanded to 48 teams from 32. Infantino also said there was massive potential for football to generate more revenue outside Europe. "If the rest of the world, in particular Saudi Arabia or the United States of America, would do just 20% of what Europe does in soccer, we (could reach an amount of over) half a trillion (dollars) or more of GDP impact (with our sport)," he added. "Saudi Arabia, by the way, is doing exceptionally good, as well, by creating a women's league, a women's national team. Women's football is really the only team sport for women that has such a huge audience and impact as well." (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
