“I see a penalty for Cavani because he is cut off by the defender and he puts his body in front of him. Darwin’s is very clear too. They are not excuses, but incredible penalties are being awarded in this World Cup. And there is the committee of referees and FIFA, and they have to try to explain themselves better, at least,”

Asamoah Gyan has expressed disappointment and irritation at Ghana’s performance against Uruguay in their third Group H match.

Otto Addo has resigned as Ghana boss following their World Cup group-stage elimination.

Uruguay beat Ghana but went out of the World Cup on goals scored as they finished third behind South Korea in Group H, despite Luiz Suarez’s heroics.

In 2010, Ghana were the width of a crossbar away from becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Japan staged another extraordinary World Cup comeback to top Group E and reach the last 16, overcoming a stunned Spain side who were fortunate to join them in the knockout stage.