New Soccer Ball

Neil · 02-28-2005, 02:39 AM

Is now being tested that will beep upon crossing the goal line.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050227/ap_on_sp_so_ne/soc_microchip_ball_3

Jim Umber · 02-28-2005, 06:56 AM

That could lead to a new cheer. Whenever the ball crosses the goal line, the crowd yells, "Beeeeeeep!", just to make sure the ref heard it! It'll change the face of the game!😉

bordelais7 · 02-28-2005, 08:19 AM

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Blatter added that the key issue is to make sure the technology does not undermine the officials or rules of the game.

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Calls for new technology resurfaced in England after Tottenham was denied a clear goal at Manchester United on Jan. 4.

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"...Blatter added that the key issue is to make sure that teams such as Manchester United can retain their unfair advantage through biased officiating..."

Jim Umber · 03-01-2005, 06:32 AM

I believe I note just a touch of pessimism there.😉