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GuardianMAR 19
FIFA Confirms Referees Will Wear Body Cameras for Club World Cup
Above: Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, speaks on stage during the 74th FIFA Congress on May 17, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Image copyright: Apinya Rittipo/FIFA/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Referee cameras are a revolutionary step forward in soccer broadcasting, offering unprecedented access to the official's perspective and improving transparency in decision-making. This technology has already proven successful in reducing abuse at the grassroots level and will enhance the viewing experience for fans worldwide.
Narrative B
Referee cameras are just not as pioneering as FIFA officials have portrayed, with experiences in rugby more than a decade ago showing significant limitations of the technology. A broader, emotionless view that differs from the referee's focused, contextual interpretation of events will do more harm than good.