More than a month after the Euro 2008 final,
Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has renewed his attack on referee
Roberto Rosetti.
Lehmann blasted the officiating in the immediate aftermath
of Germany's 1-0 loss to Spain, and the former Arsenal goalkeeper
has stuck to that line as he prepares for a new chapter in his
career with Stuttgart.
"Even at this increased distance (from the final), I am more
angry," he told Sport Bild magazine after Stuttgart's pre-season
victory over St Pauli.
"I think the referee blew against us. He was partial to say the
least."
Spain won the game in Vienna with a Fernando Torres goal, and
Germany were left incensed that Rosetti failed to show a red card
to David Silva after he motioned his head towards Lukas Podolski in
the second half.
They were also unhappy that the referee whistled for a foul as
they came close to a late equaliser.
Lehmann added: "He did not show the Spaniards a red card and he
did not give us a handball decision.
"Then right before the end we had a chance and he just blew.
In my opinion, there was something wrong with him."
Lehmann has yet to decide on his future as Germany goalkeeper
and may retire from the international game when he meets with
Germany coach Joachim Low in the next few weeks.
A decision is expected to be made before Germany take on Belgium
in a friendly in Nuremberg on August 20.