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FIFA saying technology is not necessary in football – is more like your granddad saying the internet is a waste of time.
Questionable refereeing came to the spotlight yet again after England relived the memories of 1966 in reverse following a disallowed Frank Lampard goal during a last 16 encounter with Germany in Bloemfontein.
TV replays confirmed that the Jabulani dropped well over the line and that was a pivotal moment for England, who went on to be properly beaten by Die Mannschaft 4-1.
The controversial Frank Lampard shot that was disallowed by referee Jorge Larrionda - pic taken by Joern Pollex/Getty Images and Gero Breloer/AP
Lack of technology in football came into the picture when France booked a place in Mzansi following a handle pass from Thierry Henry which was slotted home by Arsenal defender – William Gallas.
Another incident took place right after the England Germany match – when Carlos Tevez scored what was clearly an offside goal but was nevertheless allowed by the referee
After that incident – Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke made it clear that technology will not be used on the field of play for football adding that the game should be kept alive.
A number of injustice decision have gone down in history and they include – the final of the 1966 World Cup at the Wembley stadium where Georff Hurst was awarded a goal from ball that landed on the line – in 1986 when Diego Maradona scored the goal that would be infamously referred to as the hand of god goal.
Former English footballer and author – Alan Smith recently said in an interview with Fora Tv that FIFA will not use TV technology as it will take excitement out of football.
England coach – Fabio Capello who feels the disallowed goal decreased his team’s momentum told a Gabby Logan of the BBC that the goal would have been important for his side.
Sadly for England – what goes around comes back around and the referee on this occasion, Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay, was not as charitable as his 1966 counterpart Gottfried Dienst.
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