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Video refereeing to be trialled in Italy vs France friendly

Xinhua, August 27, 2016 Adjust font size:

For the first time, Video refereeing will be trialled in a friendly match between Italy and France in Bari on Sept. 1, FIFA announced on Friday.

IFAB, the body who govern the rules of the game, support the tests. And an extra assistant referee will communicate with the on-pitch referee during the game.

Video tests have been used in the third tier of the United States since July. Endit