MacVoices #24217: iPhones Invade Football (Soccer) in the UK

Aug 26, 2024 | Interview

Charlotte Henry of The Addition joins us to explain how the iPhone will soon play a critical role in English football (soccer for those of us in the U.S.). Not only could that role affect the experience of those attending, but also of the game itself from an officiating perspective. All that from the same device that you carry in your pocket every day. Charlotte tells us why she is still amazed by the fact.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to iPhones in Football
01:31 Understanding Offside in Football
03:25 Controversy Around Video Assistant Referees
04:43 The Future of Semi-Automated Offside
08:24 The Role of iPhones in Offside Technology
17:42 Broader Implications of Technology in Sports
21:04 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions

Links:

iPhones will help decide offside violations in English soccer this season
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/14/24220197/iphone-offside-violation-ai-detection-soccer-video-assistant-referee-english-premier-league

Coventry V Manchester United – 120th Minute Disallowed Goal – Full Reaction – FA Cup Semi-Final 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GblF2opOF4E

Guests:

Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.