FIFA will finally cross the line and use new goal-line technology in this year's World Cup in Brazil to prevent "Ghost Goal" controversies.

Over recent international tournaments there have been numerous goal line decisions that were controversial. However, one of the most famous goes all the way back to 1966 when England and West Germany contested the World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London. West Germany had equalized in the final seconds of regular time to make it 2-2 and take the game to extra time. England's Geoff Hurst then smashed a shot onto the underside of the crossbar. The ball came down onto the goal line and then bounced back out. England players started celebrating the goal, where as the Germans protested, claiming the whole ball had never crossed the line. Officials ruled that a goal had been scored and England took a 3-2 lead. Hurst went on to smash as rocket into the top corner in the final minute of extra time to see England win the World Cup 4-2, but the game will be forever remembered for the controversial third goal.

Over the years technology has gotten more advanced, and the stakes have arguably gotten even higher, however, until now FIFA has refused to give in to implementing technology that would rule out controversial goal line mistakes. 

The technology required has been availiable for quite some time. However, FIFA has been reluctant, claiming it would lead to dramatic increases in play stoppage, or that it limits human officials.

Nearly half a century since Hurst's miraculous "Ghost Goal" FIFA has finally decided to move soccer into the new age and embrace technology. GoalControl, a German company, has been hired to install goal-line technology.

The system functions by means of cameras and sensors. In the event that the ball draws near the goal-line, rapid triangulation will snap up to 500 images per second of the ball. At the same time, the cameras filter out players, officials, and any other unnecessary objects. Within seconds, referees will be notified on their smartwatches, whether or not the ball had crossed the line and whether a goal should be awarded or not. The technology should prevent long deliberations that FIFA had wanted to avoid.

While some high ranking football aficionados will agree with the new plan for technological advancement, some find its price tag unwarranted. UEFA President Michel Platini, estimated that the cost of implementing this technology in the UEFA Champions League could cost nearly $70 million. He stated, "I prefer to give these millions of Euros to grass-roots, to the young players in football, to some infrastructures so they can play football."

However, others have argued that the cost to teams who are eliminated from the Champions League following controversial goal line decisions is so high that $70 million is an excellent investment, and was also vital for the continued integrity of the game. Many point out that fans can see within seconds on TV screens if a decision has been called wrongly, and such pivotal decisions that can make or break teams' and fans' seasons are too important to ignore. Arguably the stakes in the World Cup are even higher, as entire nations watch their teams, and many players have a once in a lifetime opportunity to make their dreams come true and make history for their country.

Watch the original 1966 "Ghost Goal" below: