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The infamous refereeing performances that left fans and players alike scratching their heads! Here are some of the most notorious ones:
- Worst refereeing performance in World Cup history:
- England vs. Argentina, 1986 World Cup Quarterfinals
- Referee: Ali Bin Nasser (Tunisia)
- Controversies: Handball goal by Maradona, missed penalties, and numerous fouls ignored
- Result: Argentina won 2-1, sparking widespread outrage and protests
- The "Hand of God" match:
- England vs. Argentina, 1986 World Cup Quarterfinals
- Referee: Ali Bin Nasser (Tunisia)
- Controversy: Maradona's "Hand of God" goal, where he punched the ball into the net with his fist
- Result: Argentina won 2-1, with Maradona's second goal being the winner
- The "Battle of Santiago":
- Italy vs. Chile, 1962 World Cup Group Stage
- Referee: Ken Aston (England)
- Controversies: Multiple red cards, including one for an Italian player who was already injured, and numerous fouls ignored
- Result: Italy won 2-0, but the match was marred by violence and controversy
- The "Robben Robbery":
- Netherlands vs. Spain, 2010 World Cup Quarterfinals
- Referee: Howard Webb (England)
- Controversy: Arjen Robben's "dive" in the penalty area, which led to a penalty kick and a Dutch goal
- Result: Netherlands won 1-0, but the match was criticized for its physicality and refereeing decisions
- The "Offside Goal":
- Germany vs. England, 2010 World Cup Round of 16
- Referee: Frank De Bleeckere (Belgium)
- Controversy: Frank Lampard's goal was disallowed due to an offside call, despite replays showing the ball was clearly over the line
- Result: Germany won 4-1, but the match was marred by controversy and debate over the refereeing decisions
- The "FIFA Fiasco":
- USA vs. Belgium, 2014 World Cup Round of 16
- Referee: Marco Rodriguez (Mexico)
- Controversies: Multiple yellow cards, including one for a Belgian player who was already booked, and a missed penalty kick
- Result: Belgium won 2-1 in extra time, but the match was criticized for its refereeing decisions and physicality
These are just a few examples of the most infamous refereeing performances in football history. While mistakes are inevitable, these instances have left lasting impressions on fans and players alike.