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FIFA Picks Man Over Machine

Soccer's governing body surprises its fans and partners by opting for extra refs instead of higher tech

In an unexpected move, the International Federation of Association Football, soccers governing body, this week pulled the plug on plans to implement a state-of-the-art scoring system. Instead of introducing the dual technologies—a sidelines camera and in-ball chip—officials have opted for a decidedly low-tech solution for better determining whether a goal was scored: two additional linesmen.

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