How AI and Data Annotation Are Improving Football Officiating

There are many calls made by referees that are still debated by fans even to this day. This includes the controversial goal given to George Hurst in the 1966 World Cup Final, which allowed him to score a hat trick. Who can forget Diego Maradona's famous handball in 1986, which resulted in a goal against England? FIFA is trying to not only reduce such infamous moments but to help out the referees who often do not have a clear sight of what's going on. This is why the officials at FIFA have been experimenting with new AI technology that can track player motions and allow the referees to make more accurate offside calls.