“Goal-line technology is too expensive” – Platini

Michel Platini has once again stressed that he is not against the introduction of goal-line technology, but the UEFA president feels it might be too expensive.

The Frenchman says if the technology is introduced in competitions like the Champions League, Europa League and the European Championship, the budget may be too high. In his opinion, he would rather invest in grassroots and development of football.

“It is not a question of goal-line technology, it is a question of technology. Where do you begin with the technology and where do you end with the technology? Technology is helpful but we have to draw the lines on certain things,” the UEFA president told reporters.

“To put goal-line technology in our competitions would cost €50 million in five years. I prefer to give €50m to the grassroots and development in football rather than to put €50m into technology for perhaps one or two goals per year. That’s a lot of money per goal.

“We supported the additional referees which are now accepted by the international board, and with the referee one metre from the line I think if he has good glasses he can see if the ball is inside the goal or outside.”

The goal-line technology is currently being tested at the 2012 Club World Cup in Japan.

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