The one refs decision you cant forgive or forget and other mails

The infamous refereeing decisions that still leave a bad taste in our mouths! Here are some examples:

The One Refs Decision You Can't Forgive or Forget:

  1. Hand of God (1986 World Cup): Argentine referee Carlos Esposito awarded a goal to Argentina's Diego Maradona after he punched the ball into the net with his hand. The decision sparked outrage and controversy, and is still widely regarded as one of the most infamous refereeing decisions in football history.
  2. Giles Hill's Red Card (2005 Champions League): Referee Anders Frisk sent off Arsenal's Ashley Cole for a perceived foul on Barcelona's Ronaldinho, despite the fact that the ball had already gone out of play. The decision led to a Barcelona comeback and a 2-1 win, and is still debated among fans today.
  3. Frank Lampard's Disallowed Goal (2005 Champions League): Referee Helmut Krug disallowed a clear goal scored by Frank Lampard in the quarterfinals against Bayern Munich, citing that the ball had crossed the goal line. The decision was widely criticized, and many believe it cost Chelsea the match.
  4. Roberto Firmino's Non-Goal (2018 World Cup): Referee Damir Skomina failed to award a goal to Brazil's Roberto Firmino after he scored a legitimate goal against Mexico. The decision was met with widespread disbelief and outrage, and many felt it cost Brazil a crucial win.
  5. VAR Controversy (2018 World Cup): The introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology was meant to reduce controversy, but it only seemed to create more. In the France-Croatia semifinal, a series of questionable decisions, including a disallowed goal for France, left fans and players alike frustrated and confused.

Other Mails:

  1. The "Offside" Goal (2010 World Cup): In the Germany-England quarterfinal, Frank Lampard's shot hit the crossbar and bounced down, but was not awarded as a goal due to an offside decision. The decision was widely criticized, and many believe it cost England the match.
  2. The "Push" Penalty (2014 World Cup): In the Brazil-Colombia quarterfinal, referee Marco Rodriguez awarded a penalty to Brazil after Colombian defender Juan Zuniga appeared to push Neymar in the back. The decision sparked controversy, and many felt it was a soft penalty.
  3. The "Handball" Decision (2018 World Cup): In the England-Croatia semifinal, referee Damir Skomina awarded a penalty to England after a handball decision, despite the fact that the ball had hit the player's shoulder rather than his hand. The decision was met with widespread criticism, and many felt it was a harsh call.

These are just a few examples of the many refereeing decisions that have sparked controversy and debate over the years. While referees are human and can make mistakes, these decisions often have a significant impact on the outcome of matches and can leave a lasting impression on fans.