Sunday, June 27, 2010

World Cup 2010 and Referees

Every one seems to be frustrated by the frequency of mistakes of referees in the important matches. FIFA insist on not allowing the referees use video recording and other technologies means to resolve the problem. It is simply ridiculous to reject the means at hands to make huge improvement. Yes, injustice is part of life, and mistakes are inevitable even equipped with the best technology. Accepting the status quo is another matter. Most of the mistakes nowadays are so obvious to everyone in the world in front of the screens, but not those referees in the field. Do they need such information most? It takes only a second of replay to find out that the first goal of Argentina today should be discredited, but after we saw the replay, we witnessed that referees discussed it for another minute surrounded by feverish members from both teams and made the wrong call. What is the justification of refusing the access of such information to the referees in the field when they need it, especially when the rest of the world can see it? 

No comments: