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
FIFA is continuing its quest to standardise raw data collection during training and football matches by its stakeholders, including broadcasters and club coaches. During October, data gathering equipment was tested at the Barca Innovation Hub at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, supervised by a team of experts from the University of Victoria in Australia, an […] More
At the beginning of 2019 FIFA Films brought its content archive in-house. This archive is the stuff of legend, containing content from as far back as 1930, the year of the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay. This is all part of FIFA’s TV strategy to take control of its vast assets and grow value […] More
EBU Members have reported record audience figures and coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019, signalling a landmark moment for women’s sport. Europe’s public service broadcasters have brought the excitement, action and goals of this thrilling tournament to millions, free-to-air, both those within Eurovision Sport’s 38 territory contract and those with individual agreements. Initial […] More
ARD and ZDF are sharing the German rights package for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019. As part of that deal, the two broadcasters have also agreed to share broadcasting resources. This agreement allows each broadcaster to cover every game live, although the pair have divided the broadcasting schedule to alternate games each. Double […] More
Stefan-Eric Wildemann, formerly of FIFA, has joined Deltatre as senior director of business development, tasked with building global relationships with sport media operators. Wildemann has in-depth knowledge of the purchasing and placement of global media rights, particularly in football, and unique experience in the creation of offerings around content packages to unlock digital value. He […] More
As a result of the strong broadcast coverage so far in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, viewing figures are significantly higher than they were for the previous Women’s World Cup. While FIFA hopes to get one billion viewers for the tournament globally (versus three billion for last year’s men’s event), it recently released […] More
