FIFA rules do not allow the use of GPS during football matches . The body recently committed $ 1 million to its injury insurance policy . `` I have used it in a number of stadiums without issue and it is used every week in Aussie rules , rugby union and rugby league , '' he said . Sports scientist John Duncan says GPS could help cut down on number of player injuries . Exercise physiologist Jan Verheijen says as many as 90 % of injuries are preventable .
FIFA rules do not allow the use of GPS during football matches . The body recently committed $ 1 million to its injury insurance policy . Sports scientist John Duncan says GPS could help cut down on number of player injuries . Exercise physiologist Jan Verheijen says as many as 90 % of injuries are preventable .