The 'It Wasn't a Penalty' (Mexico vs. Netherlands, 2014 World Cup)

The 'It Wasn't a Penalty' (Mexico vs. Netherlands, 2014 World Cup) In the round of 16 of the 2014 Brazil World Cup, Mexico was leading the Netherlands 1-0 when, in the 91st minute, the referee awarded a non-existent penalty for an alleged foul by Rafael Márquez on Arjen Robben. The resulting goal eliminated Mexico and generated one of the most iconic and painful phrases in Mexican football: 'It wasn't a penalty.' Robben later admitted to exaggerating, which only fueled the controversy.