Soccer's Most Controversial Plays: You Make the Call

By Heather E Schwartz

The refs said English player Frank Lampard's goal didn't count during the 2010 World Cup round against Germany. They said Argentinian player Diego Maradona didn't touch the ball with his hand when he scored a goal during the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal match against England. And they said Swedish player Lina Hurtig's penalty shot crossed the line during the 2023 Women's World Cup round against the United States. Take a closer look at these controversial calls. Do you agree with the refs?

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FFSF7861
• ISBN13: 9798875257537
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6