"Former Brazil international Elber says if Steven Gerrard had been wearing a Brazil shirt he would have won a penalty in the second half of England’s 2-1 defeat to Italy.
The England captain was sent crashing to the floor inside the box by Italy defender Gabriel Paletta, but no penalty was given.
Speaking on German television, the ex-Bayern Munich star said: ‘If Gerrard had worn a yellow jersey, he would have gotten a penalty'
England were chasing an equaliser in the 73rd minute when Gerrard was sent crashing to the floor by his former Liverpool teammate, having pushed the ball past the defender.
Despite England players appealing for a penalty the Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers waved play on.
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I think it was close but probably best a penalty kick was not called in that situation. It would have decided the game probably making it a draw. Then, again, Italy will have to be watched in subsequent games if they do that again.
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said he feels they are being disrespected, on the eve of their FIFA World Cup opener against Nigeria.
The top-ranked Asian Football Confederation nation in Brazil, Iran are not expected to qualify out of Group F after a disruptive lead-up to the pinnacle tournament.
Queiroz has watched on as they had a friendly against Mozambique cancelled, while further problems arose when only 11 players reported for a training camp, and assistant Majid Salih quit his role just days out from their departure to South America.
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