Proposed technology 'not good for football', says Platini

UEFA president Michel Platini claims the introduction of technology would be bad for football and says the additional referees being used behind the goal-line in European competitions would have seen Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986.

Proposed technology 'not good for football', says Platini

UEFA president Michel Platini claims the introduction of technology would be bad for football and says the additional referees being used behind the goal-line in European competitions would have seen Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986.

England were denied a clear goal in their World Cup defeat to Germany last year, when Frank Lampard's drive hit the crossbar and crossed the line before bouncing out.

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