Rule-makers to discuss goal-line technology

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will also consider changes to rules concerning the treatment of injured players, according the to agenda published by FIFA on Friday, and debate an end to automatic sendings-off for players who deny the opposition a goal-scoring chance.

Pressure has been mounting to allow the use of technology, especially after the Thierry Henry handball incident during November's World Cup qualifying play-off between France and Ireland.

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