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While its use for the 2022 World Cup (November 21 – December 18) was announced by FIFA a few weeks ago, semi-automated offside will be introduced a few months earlier in European football. Indeed, UEFA announced on Wednesday that this technology will be used from August 10 for the European Super Cup between Real Madrid and Frankfurt, then during the next Champions League (from the group stage).
“UEFA is constantly looking for new technological solutions to improve the game and support the work of referees. This innovative system will allow VAR teams to determine offside situations quickly and more accurately, improving the flow of the match. game and consistency of decisions,” said UEFA refereeing director Roberto Rosetti.
