BY MARVIN DUMON:

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) convened at the Home of FIFA in Zurich today, Saturday, 6 March, for the 124th Annual General Meeting.

A presentation was provided on the experiment with additional assistant referees in the 2009/2010 UEFA Europa League, following the 144 matches played so far. It was agreed that following the conclusion of the competition on 12 May 2010, a special meeting of the Board will discuss the final analysis of the experiment on 17-18 May.

Concerning goal-line technology, the Board concluded that goal-line technology would not be pursued.

It was also agreed that Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct – Sending-off Offences), Law 14 (The Penalty Kick) and the roles and responsibilities of the fourth official would all be further discussed on 17-18 May.

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