The Champions League will experiment with extra match officials for next two seasons . The IFAB , which includes representatives from FIFA and the four British associations , ruled out employing goal-line technology at a meeting in March . Football 's rule - making body also will trial to AFC President 's Cup and other competitions . An extra assistant referee will stand behind the referee at both ends of the pitch . IFAB meeting also confirms that goal - line technology will be tested in October .
The Champions League will experiment with extra match officials for next two seasons . Football 's rule - making body also will trial to AFC President 's Cup and other competitions . An extra assistant referee will stand behind the referee at both ends of the pitch . IFAB meeting also confirms that goal - line technology will be tested in October .