UEFA: "Goal-line technology complements the work of the additional assistant referee" (P. Collina)

"The evolution of goal-line technology (GLT) is complementary to the work of the additional assistant referee (AAR). As a matter of fact, we have already seen that in Italy's Serie A, where AARs and GLT are used in perfect harmony," said Pierluigi Collina, chief refereeing officer of UEFA on 19/01/2016.

The use of goal-line technology in UEFA competitions is among the topics on the agenda of the meeting of the Executive Committee of the European confederation at its headquarters in Nyon (SUI) on 21 and 22/01/2016. Goal-line technology (which determines whether or not the ball has completely crossed the line) is currently not used in any UEFA competitions. It is expected to be used during the finals of Euro 2016 in France and may also be introduced in the 2016-17 editions of the Champions League and Europa League.

"We are comfortable for the Executive Committee to make the decision now, because our review of the process has just concluded, and we also feel that with UEFA EURO 2016 around the corner, it is a good opportunity for UEFA to introduce GLT at a big tournament," said the…