Brazilian Football Confederation tests semi-automated offside technology
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has initiated final tests for semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) during the upcoming rounds of the Brazilian U-17 Championship. This will involve using stadiums that host the Brazilian Série A Championship to ensure comprehensive validation in real match conditions. CBF’s Competitions Director, Júlio Avellar, emphasized that this investment of 25 million reais aims to enhance refereeing accuracy and transparency in Brazilian football.
- •CBF request to use Série A stadiums for U-17 Championship matches.
- •Focus on validating the semi-automated offside system during real conditions.
- •Investment of 25 million reais for technology installation.
- •Júlio Avellar highlights the goal of increasing transparency and sporting fairness.
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"The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sent an official letter last Thursday (25) to the clubs and state federations taking part in the Brazilian Série A Championship. In this document, the entit...
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