Premier League holds talks with Ifab over plans to introduce Ref Cams next season
by Exclusive by Matt Hughes from US news | The Guardian on (#6YK39)
Footage used at Club World Cup for instant replays
Could be trialled during pre-season pending approval
The Premier League wants to introduce Ref Cams to offer extra in-game footage to broadcasters. The tiny cameras, mounted on a referee's ear to provide TV viewers with a unique view of the action, have been trialled by Fifa during the Club World Cup over the past month.
The Premier League has held talks with the International Football Association Board (Ifab), which determines the laws of the game, about whether the trial can be extended to domestic competitions.
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