Uefa pass goal-line technology for Euro 2016 and Champions League in 2016/17
The success of goal-line technology in the Premier League and World Cup proved crucial
Uefa's executive committee has passed a decision to use goal-line technology at Euro 2016 this summer and in the Champions League from next season.
Michel Platini had been a long-time opponent of technology but he allowed Uefa officials to review its use for Euro 2016 in his native France before his ban.
The success of goal-line technology in the Premier League and World Cup proved crucial, especially after high-profile incidents in major competitions. Ukraine were denied a goal against England at Euro 2012, while two years earlier Frank Lampard was denied a World Cup goal for England against Germany.
Uefa will maintain its system of having an extra official behind each goal-line as well as the technology.
PA.
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