The "goal" that changed everything: England's Frank Lampard was denied a clear score during a 2010 World Cup match vs. Germany. FIFA has since acknowledged the referee blunder and will introduce computerized help to aid officials at this year's World Cup.
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The "goal" that changed everything: England's Frank Lampard was denied a clear score during a 2010 World Cup match vs. Germany. FIFA has since acknowledged the referee blunder and will introduce computerized help to aid officials at this year's World Cup.
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In the 1966 World Cup final, England's Geoff Hurst scored in extra time, leading his country to the only major trophy in its history. Whether the ball ever actually crossed the line is still up for debate.
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In the 1966 World Cup final, England's Geoff Hurst scored in extra time, leading his country to the only major trophy in its history. Whether the ball ever actually crossed the line is still up for debate.
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In 2005, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho coined the term "ghost goal" after his team was ousted from the UEFA Champion's League semifinal by a controversial Liverpool goal.
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In 2005, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho coined the term "ghost goal" after his team was ousted from the UEFA Champion's League semifinal by a controversial Liverpool goal.
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Chelsea's Frank Lampard was again involved in controversy after he was awarded a goal against Tottenham Hotspur in a 2011 Premier League match. Replays showed Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes had actually stopped the ball from crossing the line. The Premier League has since adopted goal-line technology.
Eight infamous 'ghost goals' —
Chelsea's Frank Lampard was again involved in controversy after he was awarded a goal against Tottenham Hotspur in a 2011 Premier League match. Replays showed Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes had actually stopped the ball from crossing the line. The Premier League has since adopted goal-line technology.
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Ukraine was denied a goal in the 2012 European Championships despite the ball appearing to cross the line. English captain John Terry, pictured, cleared the ball quickly from the line and fooled officials.
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Ukraine was denied a goal in the 2012 European Championships despite the ball appearing to cross the line. English captain John Terry, pictured, cleared the ball quickly from the line and fooled officials.
Chelsea versus Tottenham Hotspur again in the Premier League, this time in the semifinal of the 2012 FA Cup. Here, Juan Mata celebrates his goal despite the ball appearing to be blocked short of the line by a Tottenham defender.
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Chelsea versus Tottenham Hotspur again in the Premier League, this time in the semifinal of the 2012 FA Cup. Here, Juan Mata celebrates his goal despite the ball appearing to be blocked short of the line by a Tottenham defender.
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Two seasons ago, in an important match in Italy's Serie A league, Milan's Sully Muntari appeared to score against Juventus. However, Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon pushed the ball out of the net and no goal was awarded.
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Two seasons ago, in an important match in Italy's Serie A league, Milan's Sully Muntari appeared to score against Juventus. However, Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon pushed the ball out of the net and no goal was awarded.
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Stefan Kiessling of Bayer Leverkusen was awarded a goal in a 2013 German league game, even though the ball went through the side netting. He eventually apologized to opposing fans.
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Stefan Kiessling of Bayer Leverkusen was awarded a goal in a 2013 German league game, even though the ball went through the side netting. He eventually apologized to opposing fans.
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With new "GoalControl" technology, referees will get signals on smartwatches such as this one when cameras detect a ball has crossed the goal line.
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With new "GoalControl" technology, referees will get signals on smartwatches such as this one when cameras detect a ball has crossed the goal line.
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