In the old days of soccer, referees had to purely judge the game on their ability to make split-second decisions among the chaos and violence of bodies clashing and a small, white and black ball flying through the air. Today it's a much different story. Cameras lined across stadiums record the action from myriad angles capturing every moment in HD and slow-motion. This new system is the encroaching eye of the sport, looming overhead. It is always aware, encompassing, watching. Fans are wary of its presence. Referees are befuddled by its complexity. Teams are incredibly frustrated every time the action stops so that Big Brother can decree what exactly happened. Is the implementation of this new technology a boon to the sport that helps officials make accurate decisions? Or is this forceful integration a sinister plot to kill the magic and drama of soccer.
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FIFA is more than the title of the popular soccer video game series. It’s the governing body that makes the soccer world go ‘round for better or for worse. Without structure, you wouldn’t have the kind of cooperation that happens between nations that compete against each other or within their domestic leagues. Thanks to my unique professional experience, I’m able to break down these levels of governance and provide insight into the wild world of Association Football.
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For visual learners, soccer is a really easy sport to understand once the shapes and lines of the field are drawn out. When those 22 players trot onto the field, they come in with a clear game plan. When there are 11 bodies on each side, those players need a strong sense of how they will line up against the opposition. And that's what this week's article will help you understand. Do you know the classic song "ABC" by the Jackson Five where it's easy as 1-2-3? Well, If you can understand how numbers work, then this article will make sense. So join me as we...
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