Among the many innovations of FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, the one that has been best received in the opening games has been the referee view on DAZN’s global coverage.
The camera attached to the referee makes fans feel as if they are on the pitch with the play unfolding at a rapid pace around them.
The alternative viewpoint gives a greater perspective on just how fast and skilful the players from the world’s best club sides are, and the addition to the broadcast sent football social media into a frenzy on Tuesday morning.
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DAZN’s social media channels shared the referee camera footage from Chelsea’s Pedro Neto’s first half goal against LAFC and it is a thing of beauty.
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The footage starts mid-pitch with a tackle taking place right in front of the referee Jesús Valenzuela Sáez to force a turnover.
Then the Venezuelan referee bursts forward to try keep up with the counter attack, tracking Nicholas Jackson’s through ball that played Neto into the penalty area.
Fans then get to witness Neto’s exquisite cut back and finish at the near post as if they are on the edge of the penalty area.
It is fair to say it is a magical way to witness such key moments in a football match, and fans wants to see a lot more of it.
Here are some of the best reactions from social media.