3 Negatives of Technology in Soccer
Lack of fun and interest for spectators
- Having goal line technology etc. can sometimes spoil the fun of the spectators in the game. From being a massive soccer fan I know what it is like debating and arguing decisions made by the referee on different calls he makes. Introducing technology such as goal line technology can take away these fun concepts. Already in the FIFA World Cup, Karim Benzema, the French striker who currently plays for Real Madrid took a shot at goal where the ball only just went across the line and the referee used goal line technology. At that moment when they showed the goal line technology replay, it showed it was in fact a goal. I know personally it was a weird feeling knowing that there was nothing to really debate about the call which took away some of the fun of the game. I expect that we will never not use goal line technology from this day on.
- Having goal line technology etc. can sometimes spoil the fun of the spectators in the game. From being a massive soccer fan I know what it is like debating and arguing decisions made by the referee on different calls he makes. Introducing technology such as goal line technology can take away these fun concepts. Already in the FIFA World Cup, Karim Benzema, the French striker who currently plays for Real Madrid took a shot at goal where the ball only just went across the line and the referee used goal line technology. At that moment when they showed the goal line technology replay, it showed it was in fact a goal. I know personally it was a weird feeling knowing that there was nothing to really debate about the call which took away some of the fun of the game. I expect that we will never not use goal line technology from this day on.
New technology is expensive
- New technology is generally quite a new and exciting concept when it comes to football. New boots, soccer balls and jerseys are very exciting when they are released to investigate them and maybe purchase them. A negative concept on technology is the last point. Purchasing technology. Today companies such as Nike and Adidas are using premium materials to create their products to keep improving them. Understandably this comes at a cost and generally a very high cost which results in families getting put under a lot of financial stress. I know as a kid I wanted to have the latest and greatest Nike boots but we couldn't afford to get a pair of shoes that costs $200 a pair. This is a massive negativity with technology because it is so expensive and so many people are unable to purchase these products.
- New technology is generally quite a new and exciting concept when it comes to football. New boots, soccer balls and jerseys are very exciting when they are released to investigate them and maybe purchase them. A negative concept on technology is the last point. Purchasing technology. Today companies such as Nike and Adidas are using premium materials to create their products to keep improving them. Understandably this comes at a cost and generally a very high cost which results in families getting put under a lot of financial stress. I know as a kid I wanted to have the latest and greatest Nike boots but we couldn't afford to get a pair of shoes that costs $200 a pair. This is a massive negativity with technology because it is so expensive and so many people are unable to purchase these products.
It can be faulty
- Finally, as good as new technology is it not always correct. This can lead to a lot of speculation and confusion when the supposed faultless technology fails creating a lot of distress. For example in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the soccer ball - the Jubilani - moved very awkwardly in the air which resulted in a lot of goals which costed games and tournaments for nations in the competition. The goalkeeper's in particular are very disadvantaged. This is a negative to new technology because it is sometimes unfair and gives players disadvantages.
- Finally, as good as new technology is it not always correct. This can lead to a lot of speculation and confusion when the supposed faultless technology fails creating a lot of distress. For example in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the soccer ball - the Jubilani - moved very awkwardly in the air which resulted in a lot of goals which costed games and tournaments for nations in the competition. The goalkeeper's in particular are very disadvantaged. This is a negative to new technology because it is sometimes unfair and gives players disadvantages.