FIFA to experiment with assistant refs

FIFA are to test an experimental scheme suggested by the legendary French forward Michael Platini where extra assistant referees will be stationed behind each goal.

The system, which will be tested next year, was announced today following a meeting between FIFA president Sepp Blatter and French football federation delegation. Blatter also confirmed the world governing body will consider proposals to allow clubs to make one signing each – a so-called ’joker’ - outside transfer windows.