Before you ask, MTOI is My Take On It. It is a part of the new column series I’m starting, right here on my blog!
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Alright, so we have another FIFA related post today but worry not ladies, I’m switching to sassier and sexier alternatives on weekends, i.e. (Friday & Saturday)
Talking about the Goal that Wasn’t (England vs Germany) and several others,FIFA seems to stand true to its technically challenged roots. Sepp Blatter was not present at the press briefing and the spokesperson – Nicholas Maingot was not authorized to comment on refereeing decisions. So, where are we getting any answers from?
Times of India seems to think that FIFA wants to retain its tech challenged roots for two reasons:
1)Human error is a part of the charm of the game
2)Review would disrupt the flow of the game
They do go on to say that both these notions are bullshit, albeit in a more mass appealing manner and I must say, I agree with them.
A sport that is taking over cricket in a cricket crazy nation like India, football / soccer, is a highly sought after commodity today.
Now, if Sepp finds the need to keep FIFA in a place where unjust decisions can rule the games, then all he seeks is publicity for his events. (Though it’s hard to imagine he would do it for the publicity)
I think it’s high time FIFA changed its policies for the better of the game. Else, I’m guessing, Sepp will wake up one night to the voices of angry footy fans next to him, waiting to displace him, while he fumbles about the course of action using his technically retarded brain.
Headline Credit: Times of India.
Picture Credit: EPLTalk
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