FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims goal-line technology is coming and it is only a matter of time before it is introduced.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the under-fire world football supremo vowed to bring technology into the game, just as it is used in many other sports, notably rugby and cricket.

“Definitely. We’re experimenting with technology on the phantom goal, the International Board will decide on it in March,” he said.

“We’re for it, the important thing is that the system is immediate, reliable and uncomplicated.

“We’ll do it. FIFA cannot accept a repeat of what happened in South Africa when a ball was 70cm over the line and was ruled out.”

That was a reference to Frank Lampard’s strike against Germany in the last 16 that clearly crossed the line but was not given. Had the goal stood, England would have drawn level with the Germans at 2-2 but instead went on to lose 4-1.

However, Blatter is still wary of over-complicating things. “Football is popular because it’s always been this way, even children know the rules,” he said.

“Imagine if we did like hockey or volleyball which change every year.”

Blatter had said on Monday that FIFA is studying “two good systems”, one of which should be in place in time for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.