have given GoalRef and Hawk-Eye permission to begin installing their goal-line technology systems worldwide after licence agreements were signed.

The announcement comes almost a year after the world football's governing body began looking into the introduction of goal-line technology after a string of incidents where match officials had failed to make correct calls regarding whether the ball had crossed the goal-line or not.

FIFA said in a statement today: "Between October 2011 and June 2012, both companies passed a series of extensive laboratory and field tests, tests in simulated match situations, as well as tests in live matches.

"This milestone in the goal-line technology process, which began in 2011, means that the two companies now have official authorisation to install their respective goal-line technology systems worldwide."

Both companies are set to take out insurance in order to cover themselves in the event clubs or leagues claim against the working order of their systems.

"This policy should provide sufficient insurance coverage for claims being raised by third parties due to the licensee's activities or omissions (failure to act) as well as claims being raised due to potentially faulty (manufactured) products," the statement continued.

"A claim is deemed as a demand for compensation of bodily injury, property damage and pure financial loss. The policy shall be concluded with a well-respected and reputable national or international insurance company."

It is expected that FIFA's Club World Cup in Japan in December, in which Chelsea are competing, will be the first competitive tournament to use goal-line technology.

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