More Technology For Soccer Officials Put On Hold And Why That Is Good

The sending off of a week ago of Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic for retaliation against Burnley’s Ashley Barnes was a favored example. But in that case, and many like it, the argument fails because there is rarely any absolute truth. In the case of Barnes some saw an over-the-ball tackle while others witnessed a player make a pass and Matic making contact with Barnes’ follow through.