Eleven is to provide services to FIFA for the federation’s new digital platform FIFA+, supporting the production, delivery and distribution of live matches from FIFA Member Associations. FIFA+ is a new digital service created to connect football fans more deeply with the game they love. Launched on 12 April, FIFA+ will give fans worldwide access […] More
FIFA has launched FIFA+, an ad-funded streaming service that will show live games, feature-length documentaries and archive content. Available from today, the OTT platform will air 40,000 live matches every year from 100 Member Associations across all six confederations, including 11,000 women’s matches. FIFA said the services would provide live coverage from Europe’s top leagues […] More
“When I was sixteen I got an opportunity to work as a floor manager and make-up artist for the local news TV station,” says Emelie Engberg, production assistant, digital video specialist, video editor and director at Swedish broadcaster, SVT Sport. “I totally fell in love with broadcasting. What an adrenaline rush to be the one […] More
Blackbird has been engaged by FIFA, world football’s governing body, to provide sustainable cloud-native video production services in a multi-year arrangement. The organisation’s distributed production team will use Blackbird for professional-level, collaborative cloud-native video editing and publishing of football related content. More
Deltacast Delta-offside has been granted FIFA Virtual Offside Line (VOL) certification following a series of tests carried out by independent FIFA-accredited test institutes at the Paderborn and Mönchengladbach stadiums in Germany. During this event, the accuracy and consistency of the Delta-offside VOL system were assessed to ensure they met the specific technical requirements set out […] More
FIFA has granted EVS’ Xeebra multi-camera review system the internationally recognised FIFA virtual offside lines (VOL) and the video assistant referee (VAR) certification as part of FIFA’s ongoing effort to improve the decision-making process of the game. The certifications follow the Xeebra system undergoing a series of tests carried out by independent, FIFA-accredited test institutes […] More
The video assistant referee (VAR) system has become a household name in the industry and has a major role to play in enhancing the transparency and quality of the game of football. This technology not only provides a supportive tool to improve referees’ decision-making process but also heightens the fairness of the game. As in […] More
The new Gen5 version of ChyronHego’s TRACAB optical tracking system has been certified by the new FIFA Quality Programme for EPTS (Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems) for the global football industry. Four tracking systems have achieved this certification. For the EPTS programme, FIFA appointed Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, to conduct specialised testing using a […] More
Eurovision Sport has signed an agreement with Dentsu, the Japanese based agency, for exclusive media rights on all platforms to the FIFA Club World Cup 2019 and 2020. Eurovision Sport, a division of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), represents Europe’s public service broadcasters. Covering 37 territories*, the new agreement ensures wide free-to-air coverage across Europe […] More
EVS’ Xeebra AI-driven offside line technology has successfully completed FIFA’s Quality Programme for Virtual Offside Lines (VOL). The FIFA Quality Standard certification for VOL highlights the accuracy and consistency of the EVS solution. EVS took part in two independently run testing events in September 2019, hosted by LaLiga clubs Getafe CF and CD Leganés, that […] More
