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CBF to Revolutionize Officiating With Genius Sports’ Semi-Automated Offside Technology in 2026
NEW YORK & LONDON, November 26, 2025--The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol ("CBF"), one of the most prestigious organizations in the world’s game, has selected Genius Sports Limited ("Genius Sports") (NYSE:GENI) to implement its world-leading semi-automated offside technology ("SAOT") in 2026.
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