The criticism attracted by Blatter's refusal to allow goal-line technology or video replays intensified following the controversial Lampard disallowed goal in the match between England and Germany on 27 June 2010.
The criticism attracted by Blatter's refusal to allow goal-line technology or video replays intensified following the France and Republic of Ireland World Cup 2010 playoff match. This time it was related to a Lampard disallowed goal in the match between England and Germany on 27 June 2010.